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Stern’s new Fallout pinball machine brings the wasteland to life with Deathclaws, Vault 33, V.A.T.S. and three editions inspired by the game and television series.
From Zoe Macon to Hal Jordan, these are the biggest theories about the hidden Manhunter in HBO’s Lanterns and the mystery unfolding in Rushville.
From cyberpunk gunplay to desert chases, these seven R-rated action films combine inventive spectacle, memorable characters and stakes that still feel convincing.
The Gentlemen season 3 is confirmed, with Eddie facing family betrayal, criminal debts and a difficult choice between Bobby Glass and his own empire.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says rising component prices, oversized budgets and AI infrastructure are pushing the games industry towards another major crash.
A former RuneScape developer has been sentenced after stealing and reselling virtual gold and items, exposing the risks of valuable in-game economies.
Nintendo’s 40th anniversary Zelda Direct could reveal Ocarina of Time remake details, a film trailer, special-edition hardware and two major surprises.
From Rotta the Hutt’s elephant-seal movements to Apple Vision Pro IMAX framing, these are three visual-effects secrets from The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Civilization 7’s Earthrise expansion brings space exploration, a new Atomic Age and disaster-response systems to the strategy game in 2027.
The Blood of Dawnwalker uses a 30-day deadline, reactive enemies and limited actions to give open-world exploration urgency and purpose.
The Lollipop Chainsaw sequel will debut at Tokyo Game Show 2026 with its first playable demo, but key original developers are not returning.
Shibuya Scramble Stories returns with new gameplay after missing crowdfunding, hospitalisation and legal trouble disrupted development of the 428 sequel.
Stern Pinball’s Fallout blends television and game elements across Pro, Premium and Limited Edition machines in a deep, feature-rich post-apocalyptic pinball experience.
The Zeta Set’s Magic: The Gathering launch descended into queue failures, missing confirmations and a blunt apology from Wizards of the Coast.
Learn when Oni Strength unlocks, how to destroy malice barriers, and why the ability also matters against shields, defensive enemies and environmental hazards.
Find every Stout Pillar, navigate the Yasui Konpiragu Shrine and defeat Rasho-Gan in this complete Onimusha: Way of the Sword quest guide.
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are resisting gamer lawsuits seeking tariff refunds, arguing customers received consoles at advertised prices without proven losses.
PlayStation’s September State of Play returns with two consecutive broadcasts, including Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and a Japan-focused presentation.
Fortnite v42.10 adds four Sprites, new loot hacks and three match overrides, while LEGO Fortnite Odyssey launches a Batman event through October.
ArenaNet is redesigning Guild Wars 3 around responsive combat, seamless multiplayer and meaningful progress for players with limited free time.
Ghost of Yotei’s Echoes of Sekigahara expansion arrives on PS5 this October, adding a roguelike mode, a new area and Jin Sakai as a playable character.
PlayStation fans flooded State of Play chats with calls for Destiny 3 and protests against Sony’s planned move away from physical game discs.
Sony and LEGO have revealed a 1,911-piece original PlayStation model with hidden Gran Turismo and Ape Escape scenes, launching on 1 October 2026.
Maneater 2 sends a new shark into Neptune’s Kingdom, an extravagant water park hiding genetic experiments, mutant creatures and spectacular underwater battles.
The Blood of Dawnwalker can take five to 10 hours in a rush or 50 hours for a thorough run. Here is what changes the campaign length.
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 season 2 arrives on Netflix on September 17 with 10 episodes, new creatures and another Hawkins mystery.
Sony has unveiled black and white GTA 6 DualSense controllers with palm-tree engravings, pink controls and a colour-shifting finish ahead of November’s launch.
Pearl Abyss has revealed Crimson Desert’s first major expansion, Charting the Unknown, with pirates, dragons, robots and a 15 October 2026 release date.
Until Dawn 2 launches on 28 January 2027, bringing branching horror, ghost-hunting creators, Dr Hill and a deadly journey from Blackwood Sanitorium to the South Pacific.
The Blood of Dawnwalker has four recurring PC problems, including shader crashes and controller issues. Here are the workarounds Rebel Wolves has shared.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches in 2027 with open-world exploration, flexible character switching, FITS combat roles, Chocobo travel and Queen’s Blood.
Sony has announced a limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controller for PS5, featuring Vice City styling and launching with the game on 19 November 2026.
Sony’s September State of Play delivered updates on Resident Evil, Wolverine, Gran Turismo 7, Final Fantasy, indie games, PlayStation Plus and more.
Sony’s September 2026 State of Play delivered release dates, new trailers and updates for Final Fantasy, Wolverine, Ghost of Yōtei and more.
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will conclude the remake trilogy on 8 April 2027, with new systems, airship exploration and returning characters.
Final Fantasy Resonance delivers sharp turn-based combat and a striking HD-2D world, but its parade of returning heroes may overwhelm the new adventure.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will add Sephiroth and Vincent story DLC, with both expansions planned for release between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s latest trailer showcases iconic attacks, six avatar races, deeper customisation and a new limit on Super Saiyan transformations.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s $100 Premium Edition includes two DLCs and 24-hour early access, while the $110 Premium Plus version adds digital extras.
Fall 2026 brings major games, films, television and books, from Gears of War: E-Day and Petit Planet to Resident Evil and Gen Con news.
Until Dawn 2 arrives on PlayStation 5 in January 2027, sending a ghost-hunting YouTube crew into a remote island nightmare packed with deadly choices.
Sony’s new Lego PlayStation recreates the original console with 1,911 pieces, a controller and a working disc tray as its digital future draws criticism.
Leaked DLSS 5 technology has moved from game experiments to live webcams, producing strange lighting effects and unsettling changes to real faces.
Discover how to reach The Blood of Dawnwalker’s secret ending near the start of the game, leave Vale Sangora and uncover its modern-day tease.
Find Horizon Stadium’s green Minamino Edamame section and complete the #PeasInAPod photo challenge in Forza Horizon 6.
Our spoiler-filled guide explains every ‘Buried Past’ choice in The Blood of Dawnwalker, including Volk’s tasks, Pieter’s treasure and quest rewards.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s State of Play presentation revealed Highwind exploration, flexible party control, changing quests, Queen’s Blood and planned story expansions.
Frontier Developments is teaming up with Disney on an unannounced game, raising the possibility of a new official theme-park management simulator.
Sony’s latest State of Play featured new announcements, but PS5 disc protests, Destiny 3 demands and a controversial harassment policy dominated the conversation.
Final Fantasy Resonance is narrowing its crossover roster, leaving Ariana Grande and several Brave Exvius guest characters out of the new RPG.
Borderlands 4’s sixth Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker, brings stealth, contagion, RAM-powered abilities and a dangerous cybernetic companion to the shooter.
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley reveal how Training Day and Crimson Tide are shaping a darker, real-time Star Trek film with new characters.
Halloween: The Game turns Michael Myers and living NPC townsfolk into a surprisingly entertaining multiplayer horror formula, despite bugs and a weak solo campaign.
Episode two of Point It Out! examines mass layoffs, the decline of game discs and the wider changes reshaping the games industry.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation arrives in 2027 with two confirmed story expansions, following Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine through new adventures.
Marisha Ray discussed how Critical Role performers are paid when a character dies during Brennan Lee Mulligan’s campaign, separating fiction from production realities.
Supergirl arrives on HBO Max on 10 September after a $126 million global cinema run, while Milly Alcock is confirmed for the next Superman film.
Netflix is developing Ravenloft, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series exploring the franchise’s iconic gothic horror setting and its Domains of Dread.
A hands-on look at Fable’s combat reveals flexible builds, reactive enemies, magic combinations and targeted dismemberment beyond the controversial gameplay clip.
Microsoft will introduce monthly Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming limits in November, with extra hours sold separately and a free ad-supported tier in testing.
Square Enix’s $85 digital bundle includes Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Rebirth and next year’s Revelation across PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Dave Bautista has begun a new weight-training programme as he prepares to portray Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming God of War series.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on 8 April 2027 with physical editions, but the disc requires an internet download before play.
Kenji Kamiyama explains how Gundam RG: XARX-ZERO tackles anti-war themes, a new timeline and the challenge of surprising a devoted fanbase.
The Blood of Dawnwalker lets players challenge Brencis almost immediately, but two early routes deliver punishing battles with little preparation or healing.
Complete Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4’s Geno: The Ultimate Reality quest, including every location, objective, console tip and the final encounter.
R.C. Pro-Am 2 joins Nintendo Switch Online with four-player racing, varied environments, strategic upgrades and 32 challenging NES courses.
The Determination Symphony delivered an enjoyable Undertale concert, but its baffling omissions left several essential themes, including Enemy Approaching, off the programme.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says hardware shortages, soaring AAA budgets and widespread layoffs have created the video game industry’s worst downturn since the 1980s.
Peacock is streaming all three Kelvin-timeline Star Trek films, from the 2009 reboot through Into Darkness and Beyond.
Rust’s September “Breach and Clear” wipe adds clan-scaled upkeep, monument blockers, power requirements and new gameplay changes for every server.
Fable’s new morality and economy systems let players empty towns, evict residents, build fortunes and reshape communities through extreme choices.
Civilization VII is free to play on Steam for one week, with major updates, a 50% discount and a PAX West franchise panel also in view.
Hidetaka Miyazaki addresses the recurring hands and barefoot characters in Elden Ring and explains why fans may have misread the symbolism.
Neil Druckmann says he is not involved with The Last of Us season three, while Naughty Dog hints that several franchise projects remain in development.
Patches and Simone assess the games industry in 2026 during episode 2 of Point It Out!, a news-show discussion with relevance for arcade fans.
The Pokémon Company’s 22-minute anniversary Pokérap covers all 1,025 Pokémon with shifting musical styles, animation, game footage and anime clips.
A throwaway line from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas became a defining internet reaction meme, remaining instantly recognisable more than 20 years later.
Persistent Nightreign disconnections turned out to be linked to a Moderate NAT Type, forcing an unexpected Xbox networking fix for reliable co-op.
Inde Navarrette follows Obsession with The Waffle House Index, an Apple sci-fi thriller featuring floods, crocodiles, aliens and a hidden bunker.
From The Legend of Zelda to Battletoads, these ten games deliver memorable stages, inventive mechanics and remarkably consistent level design across generations.
Blizzard’s StarCraft website contains cryptic Terran messages and visual glitches, fuelling speculation about a new game before BlizzCon 2026.
Glen Powell’s 2025 The Running Man gives Stephen King’s dystopian novel a more faithful, emotionally grounded adaptation than the 1987 Schwarzenegger film.
Uncanny X-Men #221 is drawing collector attention thanks to Mister Sinister’s first full appearance and its connections to Marvel’s upcoming mutant reboot.
Ready or Not 2 expands Grace’s supernatural survival story into a bloody, chaotic class-war comedy aimed at the world’s powerful families.
GTA 6 comparisons with GTA 5 highlight major advances in lighting, character detail, crowd density, draw distance and animation ahead of release.
The Pokémon Worlds pin rally was cancelled after severe queues reportedly triggered a fire marshal warning, while scarce pins began appearing on eBay.
YouTube fans are recreating controversial and beloved creators, raising difficult questions about nostalgia, identity, grief and the responsibility of online imitation.
Square Enix’s SaGa series is helping Saga Prefecture promote local crafts, food and tourism through themed products, landmarks and regional partnerships.
The Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony revealed updates for Pokémon GO, the Trading Card Game, Pokémon Champions, a new film and 2027’s event.
Sony’s September PlayStation State of Play will spotlight Final Fantasy VII Revelation, while fans hope for news about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Sony says PS5 hardware sales are no longer the main priority, with PlayStation Plus subscriptions and spending from existing players taking centre stage.
Housemarque cofounder Ilari Kuittinen has stepped down after 31 years at the studio, with Sami “Haxu” Hakala taking over as managing director.
PokémonXP’s lottery exposed a huge gap between demand and capacity, leaving organisers searching for fairer access without creating new opportunities for scalpers.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers superb, punishing boss fights, but its open world, repetitive mobs and bland story dilute Capcom’s samurai revival.
Darby Allin’s latest Coffin Drop sent him and Kevin Knight through the stage at AEW All In, delivering spectacular entertainment and genuine concern.
Atlus says availability led to Persona 4 Revival’s new English cast, but original actors’ comments suggest the remake’s recasting story is more complicated.
Pokémon Worlds and XP Pikachu plushies sold for $25 are now appearing on resale listings around $80 or more, frustrating collectors who missed the event.
A Ubisoft announcement has fans guessing that September 10 could bring the next Nintendo Direct, with possible updates on Zelda and The Duskbloods.
Early reviews find The Blood of Dawnwalker rich in atmosphere, choices and vampire abilities, but divided over repetitive quests, combat and technical roughness.
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