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A strange GTA 6 backflip became an online talking point, but a skilled athlete has shown that Jason’s awkward-looking stunt can be performed.
Marvel’s Wolverine is facing criticism over excessive navigation cues, including Jean Grey’s unremovable “fart gas” trail and its tightly controlled level design.
The X-Files is streaming free on Pluto TV, giving Australian viewers another chance to enjoy Mulder, Scully and the show’s genre-bending mysteries.
Gary Larson’s best Far Side cartoons turn visual misdirection, absurdity and dark humour into ten brilliantly compact comic-strip gags.
Miami Beach commissioners approved negotiations for a major GTA 6 marketing campaign after a tense debate over violence, branding and public money.
Three actors have played Captain Kirk in major live-action Star Trek stories. Here is how William Shatner, Paul Wesley and Chris Pine compare.
Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett lead Verity, an R-rated thriller adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel and scheduled for cinemas on October 2.
Tom Cruise plays a transformed oil tycoon in Digger, an outrageous environmental comedy arriving in three weeks with echoes of Les Grossman.
From Amazonian monsters and supernatural hauntings to restored classics, these ten horror films bring plenty of scares to Australian screens and streaming in October.
Jessica Chastain plays mother and monster in Other Mommy, Rob Savage’s unsettling supernatural horror film arriving in Australian cinemas on 9 October 2026.
Gears of War: E-Day introduces the Spore Matron, a huge airborne enemy inspired by the Gas Barge and armed with pursuing spores.
Blade Runner 2099 showrunner Silka Luisa explains Ridley Scott’s influence, the series’ sunshine-noir look and its fresh vision of Los Angeles.
GTA 6 fans linked a fictional nudist resort to Cypress Cove in Florida, where fake reviews and alleged payment demands created a bizarre real-world dispute.
Follow every route in The Blood of Dawnwalker’s complex Ocha quest, including Andrei’s hideout, the correct memento, Nora’s fate and each ending.
From supernatural adventures and grim train journeys to retro RPGs and hand-drawn Metroidvania action, these six upcoming Steam games are worth tracking.
PlayStation reportedly abandoned Kojima’s Physint after budget concerns, missed deadlines and uncertain returns opened the door for Xbox to take over publishing.
Stephen King has praised Prime Video’s upcoming Carrie miniseries, while Mike Flanagan’s modern adaptation brings the classic horror story into the age of social media.
Hulu is bringing Prison Break back with Black Creek, a new series set at a dangerous penitentiary and connected to the original show’s universe.
Track every Mega Squads bonus, including Maschiff encounters, shiny chances, Go Pass rewards, egg hatches, Field Research and Mega Raids.
Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon: Classic HD revives a pioneering Dragon Quest spin-off whose design legacy reaches Shiren the Wanderer and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora headline September’s free Amazon Luna games, alongside a sizeable selection of Prime Gaming PC titles.
Whalefall traps Austin Abrams’ Jay inside an enormous sperm whale, combining claustrophobic survival, practical effects and a surprisingly emotional father-and-son story.
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger removed jokes after test audiences found the film too funny, saying the finished horror movie improved as a result.
Virtue and a Sledgehammer turns hometown destruction into the main attraction, prompting a closer look at why controlled virtual chaos can feel so rewarding.
MercurySteam appears to be developing Metroid Ravenous, the Switch 2 sequel revealed during a Nintendo Direct and scheduled for January 2027.
Mages, the studio behind Steins;Gate, has announced Juggernaut, a Quake-style shooter made extensively with generative AI and awaiting a release date.
BlizzCon 2026 runs September 12–13, with major presentations for Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and a possible new StarCraft project.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse producer Nic Duchesne explains how Stardew Valley influenced its accessible design, cooperative play and rewarding approach to failure.
Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake has region-exclusive pre-order bonuses, including an N64-inspired slip cover and Zelda-themed collectibles.
Kojima Productions’ Physint has moved from PlayStation to Xbox after budget pressure, missed deadlines and disappointing Death Stranding sales reshaped the project’s future.
A six-person fan team is decompiling Dragon Age: Origins, potentially creating the foundation for fixes, multiplayer features and modern platform support.
Supergirl has topped HBO Max’s US movie chart after a weak cinema run, giving the DC Studios film a chance to recover through streaming.
GTA 6 fans have linked a Florida nudist resort to the game, but prank reviews and alleged extortion attempts are causing trouble for the real business.
A new excerpt from Rebecca Roanhorse’s Star Wars novel Edge of the Abyss revisits Saw Gerrera, Bail Organa and the cost of rebellion.
Rain World has survived patching problems, publishing uncertainty and a tiny launch audience to become a thriving, fiercely supported indie phenomenon.
Learn the best way to fly helicopters in Wardogs, including MH-6 advice, controller settings, safe landings, passenger transport and hot-zone rewards.
Level-5 fans are questioning the studio’s use of AI after a showcase drew scrutiny toward Professor Layton, DecaPolice and Inazuma Eleven footage.
GTA 6’s themed DualSense controllers are still available to pre-order, but resellers have already listed the limited-edition hardware for roughly double retail.
Metroid Ravenous may be Nintendo’s most exciting reveal, showing how successful remakes can give developers room to create bold new adventures.
Tanuki: Pon’s Summer combines rural summer wandering, parcel delivery and BMX tricks in a charming indie adventure about rediscovering carefree freedom.
Blood of the Dawnwalker’s most dangerous enemies may have fur and fangs, as unpredictable wildlife and directional combat make every encounter risky.
A new GTA 5 PC mod fills Los Santos with 235 Flock-style cameras, random police chases and a $600 reward for destroying each device.
Roblox’s RDC 2026 announcements cover stand-alone apps, browser play, offline modes, AI development tools and new payment options for creators.
Rust’s upcoming livestock update introduces cows, goats, sheep, animal bonding, breeding and genetics through an early AUX01 staging build.
The Witcher 3’s upcoming Songs of the Past expansion finally gives Geralt a chain weapon once considered technically impossible for the original game.
A new Cyberpunk 2077 mod adds a flexible third-person camera, rebuilt animations and automatic viewpoint changes while preserving first-person gameplay when it matters.
Explore nine games like Silo that examine memory loss, surveillance, social experiments, mind control and life inside tightly managed worlds.
Blue Box season 2 brings Taiki and Chinatsu’s slow-burn romance closer to its long-awaited turning point while introducing a more expressive anime visual style.
A special Nagisimo-illustrated Mewtwo promo card joins Pokémon TCG’s 30th anniversary celebration, with US shoppers needing to spend $15 to claim it.
Eight new and returning shows to stream this weekend, from The Paper and Krypto Saves the Day! to Australian thriller Last Seen.
Twitch is reportedly testing an AI Stream Coach that reviews broadcasts, recommends improvements and reignites debate over consent, accuracy and creator control.
Miami Beach has approved negotiations for a discreet $3 million GTA 6 marketing campaign, with advertising planned around the Vice City-inspired location.
Ten new films arrive across VOD and streaming this weekend, including Moana, Supergirl, Mutiny, Rich Flu and several intriguing science-fiction releases.
A new GTA V mod scatters 235 working Flock cameras across Los Santos, letting players trigger chases, destroy surveillance equipment and race for high scores.
Chronoscript: The Endless End blends hand-drawn pages, vampire fiction and Hollow Knight-inspired action into a striking Metroidvania adventure for 2026.
Wardogs turns a 100-player military shooter into a living battlefield where cash, transport, fortifications and teamwork matter as much as marksmanship.
Roblox Everywhere will let creators distribute games as standalone apps, add browser play and introduce new tools, payments and cross-platform features.
Prepare for Pokémon Go’s Gible Community Day Classic with shiny-hunting tactics, Earth Power evolution advice, Garchomp movesets and event bonuses.
Bethesda confirms Fallout 5, remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas, a Raven Rock expansion, and a special Fallout Day celebration for 2027.
Neagley premieres on Prime Video on 16 September 2026, arriving with eight episodes as Reacher Season 4 reaches its finale.
Clint Eastwood’s A Fistful of Dollars helped reinvent the Western, launched a major screen career and is currently free to watch on YouTube.
Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes finds a quietly powerful answer to life’s absurdity: humour helps us face what reason cannot explain.
Walton Goggins brings wounded intensity to Rick Hatchett in The White Lotus season 3, supported by Sam Rockwell’s memorable turn as Frank.
Stephen King’s Other Worlds Than These completes The Talisman trilogy, returning Jack Sawyer to the Territories more than 40 years after the original novel.
From Super Mario Bros. 3 to Ninja Gaiden, these ten NES classics still deliver complete, replayable adventures for Australian retro gamers.
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.
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