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Halloween: The Game has removed a controversial sexual minigame in its first hotfix, after players highlighted its implications for teenage characters.
Firaxis has revealed Arc of Tomorrow, a major free Civilization 7 update adding the Atomic Age, nuclear systems, proxy warfare and more.
Zach Cregger says his Resident Evil movie will be judged on its own merits, while acknowledging fan hopes for Leon and the wider game mythology.
Marvel’s Wolverine spoilers are spreading online, reportedly revealing boss fights, unlockables and the ending as Insomniac’s PS5 launch approaches.
Backrooms 2 reportedly has Kane Parsons returning as director, with an official announcement expected soon and further lore potentially on the way.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s developers want players to experience the trilogy’s ending personally, while keeping Advent Children connections and future possibilities open.
Buddy the Unicorn’s attempt to enter Halloween Horror Nights ends with an escort from Universal Studios Hollywood, despite his film’s growing horror popularity.
Rain World Anthology Edition brings Videocult’s demanding survival platformer and its two expansions to physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms.
From shark attacks to fractured memory, these five landmark thrillers use suspense, uncertainty and psychological pressure to keep audiences locked in.
Kalshi mistakenly paid the losing side after Michigan’s last-second football touchdown, then reversed the settlement in a market carrying $18.6 million in volume.
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword has climbed to No. 1 on Steam, backed by 74,575 active players and an 85 Metacritic score.
A former Capcom employee argues that Western studios can mistake Jira dashboards and project-management metrics for genuine progress in game development.
Christopher Nolan’s Inception remains a gripping science-fiction heist, and Australian viewers can currently watch the 2010 film free on YouTube.
Anya Taylor-Joy moves from Apple TV’s slow-burning thriller Lucky to a larger role as Alia Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three.
Ten officially confirmed RPGs are scheduled before the end of 2026, spanning creature collecting, tactical strategy, action combat and cosy life simulation.
Adria Arjona’s intense training and secret DCU role have sparked fan theories that she may be the next Wonder Woman in Man of Tomorrow.
Lanterns turns Hector Hammond into a clever decoy, blending Green Lantern comic-book history, the 2011 film and a major Manhunter revelation.
Na Hong-jin’s The Wailing turns a rural murder investigation into an unnerving blend of supernatural horror, noir, comedy and folklore.
From vampire RPGs and futuristic adventures to Skyrim and Baldur’s Gate 3, these eight games offer compelling alternatives for Witcher 3 fans.
Brandon Sanderson argues that epic fantasy can lose its emotional focus, while maps and expanding worlds create unexpected storytelling challenges.
From Wolverine and Fire Emblem to Silent Hill and Castlevania, these ten September and October releases could define gaming’s busiest season of 2026.
From Resident Evil and Street Fighter to Godzilla, Avengers and Dune, these are the ten biggest late-2026 films for Australian cinema audiences.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells more than one million copies in a day, adding to Capcom’s remarkable 2026 and its plans for dormant series.
A report suggests Guerrilla Games may be preparing a Killzone remaster with People Can Fly, but the project remains unannounced and very early.
DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island introduces blue merman Prince Mermahn, while Jo and Raissa face mythical creatures, lost memories and a dangerous journey home.
Team Lazerbeam’s Shroom and Gloom combines two card decks, first-person dungeon combat and hand-drawn mushroom monsters in an unusually tactile roguelike.
Kyle Gordon’s gaming memories span Superman 64, Buck Bumble and soundtrack favourites, revealing how flawed games can become enduring sources of comedy and affection.
Food Devils combines grid-based tactics, roguelike risk, restaurant management and meaningful romances in Studio Daimon’s unusual upcoming RPG.
Sony may be preparing a new Killzone project with an external studio, potentially revisiting the 2004 original as a remaster, remake or reboot.
Nintendo Direct rumours point to new Smash Bros and Nintendogs games, 2027 projects, Mario Kart World DLC and a possible Luigi’s Mansion 4.
Dawn of Sorrow’s Tactical Soul system gives Soma Cruz extraordinary combat flexibility, memorable exploration and one of Castlevania’s richest arsenals.
The sharpest Dilbert quote is not merely an office joke; it now reads as an uncomfortable challenge to ignorance, prejudice and misplaced certainty.
Zach Cregger expected his Resident Evil film to stand alone, but its box-office prospects and his own ideas have him considering possible sequels.
Solaris in Xenogears turns a floating utopia into a chilling study of class, surveillance, identity, religion and the human cost of authoritarian power.
Like or Die is a Korean FPS where players stream destructive matches, chase likes on Quaya and compete for rewards from sponsors watching across the galaxy.
Silent Hill: Downpour uses Murphy Pendleton, branching moral choices and Anne’s perspective to explore guilt, trauma and the personal nature of psychological horror.
Practical Magic 2 continues the Owens witches’ story, while the original film’s unusual mix of sisterhood, horror, romance and comedy explains its lasting cult appeal.
Suikoden III remains an overlooked PS2 JRPG classic, pairing a bold three-perspective war story with difficult choices, political intrigue and conflicting truths.
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film will star Austin Abrams as an original character, offering a new lead instead of centring the story on Leon.
Director Dave Green names his favourite Coyote vs. Acme scene: a John Cena and Tweety Bird stand-off filmed in Albuquerque’s desert.
A visual-effects challenge asks how Rotta the Hutt can move quickly, putting John Knoll’s creature-design problem-solving in the spotlight.
Grogu’s mud hut in The Mandalorian and Grogu is more than a curious detail, linking the young character to Yoda and Star Wars mythology.
Kyle Gordon was surprised by how strong the Madden 2005 soundtrack sounded. Here’s what made the game’s music stand out in his Shelf Quest appearance.
From VisionQuest and Crystal Lake to Avatar: Seven Havens, these are the ten most anticipated TV shows arriving during fall 2026.
Replaying The Wind Waker HD with his daughter transforms one player’s frustration into a joyful lesson in exploration, family gaming and rediscovered wonder.
Kyle Gordon’s childhood approach to video games was simple: keep hold of the controller and make the wait for everyone else as long as possible.
Kyle Gordon highlights an obscure English video game soundtrack as essential listening and points fans towards the full Shelf Quest episode.
Dreadline Express blends PSX-era visuals, cosmic horror and branching investigations aboard humanity’s last train in a striking upcoming indie adventure.
Explore how Ultima VII combined murder mystery, social themes, open-world interaction and fan preservation to become one of PC gaming’s defining RPGs.
Aiden Thomas’ Cemetery Boys: Espíritu follows Julian’s new supernatural mystery, with Critical Role newcomer Vico Ortiz narrating an exclusive chapter.
World End Syndrome delivers a compelling supernatural mystery and thoughtful character arcs, but awkward route design and Kensuke’s humour make the truth difficult to reach.
From the original 2D games to the modern trilogy, here is where Australian players can find and play every Grand Theft Auto title covered in 2026.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana turns a shipwreck survival story into a moving meditation on community, extinction, sacrifice and the cost of resisting fate.
Radical Dreamers is a brief, atmospheric reunion with Chrono characters, combining interactive fiction, horror, romance and important links to Chrono Cross.
Nintendo’s Mineru’s Construct amiibo launches on 17 September, bringing a large, poseable Zelda figure with special in-game rewards to collectors.
Mega Man arrives in Fortnite with a themed Cup, free tournament rewards, a Mega Man X style and Zero joining the crossover.
Sunrise on the Reaping revisits the classic Hunger Games structure, follows Haymitch’s transformation and pushes its PG-13 violence to the limit.
From Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Sekiro to Black Clover and Ranma ½, these are 10 major anime releases arriving during autumn 2026.
An Australian Nintendo listing points to a possible $94.95 digital price for the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Atsushi Nishigori’s Grotesqqque brings three wildly different anime stories together through bold visuals, music, contrast and deliberately unresolved ideas.
George Mihalka’s cult 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine is free to stream on Pluto TV, with a mining-town mystery and a legendary pickaxe killer.
Tom Hiddleston will play Edmund Hillary in Tenzing, Jennifer Peedom’s Everest drama, arriving on Apple TV after a September festival premiere and October cinema release.
Neil Newbon reprises Astarion in an audio excerpt from T. Kingfisher’s Baldur’s Gate 3 prequel, featuring a magical burglary and strange rooftop ally.
Neil Newbon returns as Astarion’s narrator for a new audiobook by T. Kingfisher, extending the Baldur’s Gate 3 character’s story beyond the game.
Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct runs at midnight AEST on September 9, with possible news on Ocarina of Time, hardware, film and remasters.
From Astro Bot and Baldur’s Gate 3 to Hades 2 and Alan Wake 2, these are the standout PS5 games across every major genre.
GTA 6 launches first in New Zealand, with Australia next and North America near the back of the global rollout on 19 November.
Valheim 1.0 completes Iron Gate’s Norse survival adventure with the Deep North, new late-game tools and a polished experience across supported platforms.
Rings of Power season 3 introduces Elros, Elrond’s twin, revealing how Númenor, mortality and a lifetime of loss shape Middle-earth’s future.
A new Cloud and Sephiroth promo card links Magic: The Gathering with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, extending the crossover into 2027.
Final Fantasy Resonance reshapes Brave Exvius into a traditional HD-2D RPG, combining turn-based combat, returning heroes and a carefully chosen new cast.
The White House’s new arcade.gov site packages immigration, border and political messaging into five crude browser mini-games with familiar mechanics.
Gamescom has apologised after indie developers reported stolen laptops, promising to work with exhibitors on stronger security and clearer protections.
Nintendo has announced two Direct presentations for next week, with one focused on Switch 2 games and another celebrating The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
Miami-Dade’s sheriff has challenged a proposed GTA 6 marketing collaboration, arguing that Vice City’s criminal themes conflict with the county’s public image.
Humankind 2’s trailer drew AI accusations, prompting Amplitude Studios to reveal the real actors, practical sets and visual effects behind its production.
Exodus brings Mass Effect-style space RPG romance back with gender-open relationships, branching consequences and a more reserved approach to intimate scenes.
A family games-store trip highlights the lasting appeal of physical collections, from complete discs and thoughtful packaging to the joy of carrying games home.
A Bilibili version of Rockstar’s extended GTA 6 gameplay trailer heavily blurs smoking, dancing, nudity and violence, while other official videos remain uncensored.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 delivers approachable large-scale battles, deep faction flavour and custom Space Marine chapters in an impressive early demo.
Fortune’s Run faces an uncertain future after disputed ownership claims, withheld Steam revenue, review bombing and the game’s apparent removal from sale.
Dawnwalker players are downloading mods that expand or remove its story timer, inventory limits and progression restrictions on PC.
The Tetris Company says it had no involvement in the White House’s Build the Wall game and warns that copyright infringement is taken seriously.
Find both Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Cheat Master power-hour windows, including the exact AEST times for players on Australia’s east coast.
First Class Trouble brings social deduction, sabotage and proximity voice chat to a luxury space cruise, with a free Steam weekend through September 6.
Anne Rice’s iconic vampires watch seven hours of The Blood of Dawnwalker, challenging its medieval chores, vampire lore, romance and survival rules.
A CS2 Tracker leaderboard appears to be encouraging players to compete over abusive language, raising fresh questions about Valve’s moderation efforts.
PAX Unplugged Houston will debut in June 2027, bringing tabletop gaming, Acquisitions Incorporated and Daggerheart to Texas.
Five acclaimed Steam games span action, stealth, RPGs and cinematic adventure, with prices starting at just $3 for a holiday-weekend gaming backlog.
Faker’s signed Riftbound card is attracting $50,000 listings, while a limited T1 Worlds set turns esports success into a high-stakes collectables market.
The Tetris Company has rejected involvement in a controversial White House arcade game and warned that it takes copyright infringement seriously.
1001 Threads of Mizan combines co-op fantasy action with a Saudi-backed development story that raised difficult questions at Gamescom 2026.
Eight new and returning TV shows to stream this weekend, including The Gentlemen, Chad Powers, Heartland and American Classic.
Star Wars Zero Company combines rich squad relationships and excellent turn-based combat with distracting bugs, camera faults and inconsistent PS5 Pro performance.
From Part Time UFO to Golf Story, these ten overlooked Nintendo Switch games deliver clever puzzles, inventive action, co-op fun and arcade-inspired thrills.
Double Fine is independent again after Xbox layoffs, while Tim Schafer says the upheaval has sparked renewed creative urgency and a $400,000 Kickstarter.
Double Fine’s Tim Schafer rejects the idea that the studio knowingly made money-losing games as Xbox faces layoffs and questions over Game Pass.
Blade Runner 2049 is topping HBO Max’s worldwide movie chart, giving Ryan Gosling’s acclaimed science-fiction sequel a fresh streaming moment.
Plan every raid and habitat rotation in Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Mega Finale, including Armored Mewtwo, Go Pass rewards and both weekend schedules.
Netflix’s Korean zombie thriller #Alive turns apartment isolation, dwindling supplies and a citywide outbreak into a tense, fast-moving survival film.
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