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Evil Empire’s Triple-i Initiative Showcase returns on 8 October 2026 with 40 indie games, eight world premieres and a focused 45-minute broadcast.
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A first BlizzCon visit becomes memorable through guildmates, themed World of Warcraft pizzas and the community that turns online friendships into real-world connections.
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Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander lead Hope, Na Hong-jin’s alien-invasion thriller, from its Cannes premiere to a major international theatrical release.
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Capcom’s first US pop-up shop opens in Los Angeles on 19 September 2026, bringing limited merchandise, Mega Man demos and Tokyo Game Show giveaways.
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Liam McIntyre’s Wolverine performance offers Marvel a persuasive audition for the MCU’s next Logan, despite one notable departure from the comics.
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Rayman Legends Retold has moved from October 1 to December 3, 2026, despite Ubisoft confirming the remake had already gone gold.
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Mahershala Ali’s new film with former Blade director Bassim Tariq has earned a perfect early Rotten Tomatoes score before its September release.
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A confidential playtest for an unreleased AAA 2D fighter has revived speculation that NetherRealm may be preparing Injustice 3.
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Valve’s Steam Frame delivers superb wireless PC VR and excellent comfort, but its steep price, short battery life and software problems limit its appeal.
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Jason Statham’s Mutiny struggled theatrically but has reached the top of major movie charts, giving its familiar action formula a second chance at home.
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Marathon’s September update is moving to December as Bungie ends seasonal releases and prepares a major progression, PvE and multiplayer overhaul.
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A new Wonders of O trademark strengthens the theory that the next Lies of P adventure will follow Dorothy and explore an Oz-inspired world.
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Rayman Legends Retold has moved from 1 October to 3 December 2026, with Ubisoft planning a new trailer and hands-on coverage in September.
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Walmart’s Pokémon 30th anniversary TCG drawing offers collectors a calmer alternative to chaotic online drops, with products, entry times and winner details explained.
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Sega and Netflix are developing a Crazy Taxi movie for 2027, alongside new screen projects based on Sonic and Stranger Than Heaven.
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Bungie’s Symbiosis update brings permanent PvE, giant alien enemies and a major change of direction for Marathon beyond its seasonal model.
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Valve’s Steam Frame starts at $1,059, with reservations available to eligible Steam users in Australia and selected regions through a regional queue.
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Sekiro: No Defeat brings FromSoftware’s samurai world to animation with painterly visuals, but its two-hour film struggles under rushed pacing and missing context.
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An independent developer has demonstrated a prototype that trades Pokémon between an original Game Boy Advance and a Switch 2 before Pokémon Bank closes.
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Sora has arrived in Fortnite, but his vacant expression and fixed hitbox have made this Kingdom Hearts crossover look stranger than expected.
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Nintendo has opened $49.99 pre-orders for its electric Ocarina of Time accessory, launching November 5 with music tools, QR sharing and a display stand.
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Thief veteran Randy Smith Evergreen argues that immersive sims and indie games should prioritise gameplay, atmosphere and creativity over enormous graphics budgets.
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Matthew Lillard’s unpredictable Luke Goshen gives Bosch a fresh jolt, turning a memorable crime-drama supporting role into one of Prime Video’s best surprises.
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Layoffs have affected several IGN departments, with long-time hosts Brian Altano and Seth Macy among the prominent games-media staff reported to be leaving.
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Ace Amusement and UNIS Technology present new racers, shooters, sports cabinets, card battlers and redemption machines at GTI Asia China Expo 2026.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has lost the weekend box-office lead, but Tom Holland’s Marvel sequel remains within striking distance of a domestic record.
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Bumblebee remains the most character-focused modern Transformers film, with classic robot designs, a strong human connection and free streaming on YouTube.
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A community launcher and restored multiplayer give Turtle Rock’s asymmetrical 2015 shooter Evolve an unexpected second chance for modern players.
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Valve says RAM shortages have not changed Steam Deck 2’s core goals, but performance, battery life, pricing and timing remain unresolved.
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Jace Beleren’s story ends in Reality Fracture, but Tam inherits his Planeswalker spark and begins a new chapter for Magic: The Gathering.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave introduces Jester, Seteth and more intriguing characters, prompting fans to debate romance options and the game’s timeline.
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From Marvel vs. Capcom 2 to Marvel’s Spider-Man, these ten games showcase the best superhero action, strategy, puzzles and arcade competition.
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KAZ is a $7 Steam roguelike that blends Flash-era simplicity, rapid grid combat, risky upgrades and relentless one-more-run appeal.
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Diablo 5 brings back procedural overworlds, adds overlay maps at launch and aims to make exploration more varied than Diablo 4’s static world.
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World of Warcraft: Forever launches on 4 November with classic pacing, fixed raid sizes, new PvP progression and a permanent level-60 framework.
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From cult JRPGs to spectacular brawlers, these ten overlooked Xbox 360 games delivered ambitious ideas that deserved far more attention.
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House of the Dragon’s rapid fall from the streaming top 10 raises questions about whether Game of Thrones can still dominate the cultural conversation.
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Charles Schulz found the perfect expression for unrequited love in a 1964 Peanuts strip, turning a lonely lunch and peanut butter into timeless comic heartbreak.
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Marvel’s Wolverine has two post-credits scenes teasing Apocalypse, Sabretooth’s Horsemen role, and Logan and Jean’s centuries-long connection.
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Find the manga clue and enter the correct combination to open Shiro’s secret closet room during the Bad Blood mission in Marvel’s Wolverine.
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