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HBO’s Lanterns combines a Nebraska murder mystery with Green Lantern mythology, attracting 10 million viewers for episode three and earning a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Sega and Epic Games created Android Sonic to bring the famous mascot into Fortnite without having the original character hold a gun.
Find all five hidden treasure locations in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, including Spirit Mirror routes, Old Drawing clues and rewards.
Find all five Kubi Akari in Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Ace Archer: Kyoto Imperial Palace mission with this clear location-by-location walkthrough.
Track down all 36 Lion Dogs, unlock every cosmetic sword skin and check the pre-order and special-edition rewards in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Track down all five Kubi Akari in the Ace Archer: Nijo-jo Castle mission with clear directions for every firing position in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Use the masks’ shadows to discover the correct arrow sequence, open the cage and retrieve the Unsettling Mask in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Milla Jovovich leads Protector, a brisk Amazon MGM+ action thriller that combines Taken’s parental urgency with Rambo-style survival action.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai arrives in October with development history, artwork, interviews and a deluxe Hero’s Edition.
Franklin’s first Peanuts neighbourhood visit turns Lucy, Snoopy, Linus and Schroeder into a perfectly escalating showcase of Schulz’s ensemble comedy.
Clive Rosfield returns in Final Fantasy Resonance, joining Cloud and other series favourites in Square Enix’s upcoming turn-based RPG.
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon struggled in cinemas but has climbed Apple TV Plus’ Top Movies chart, with a longer director’s cut offering expanded historical context.
From the original Enterprise to the Borg Cube, these five Star Trek ships reshaped exploration, conflict, community and the franchise’s vision of the future.
Samara Weaving’s standout performance in Ready or Not is now streaming on Netflix, offering a sharp mix of horror, comedy and class satire.
Castlevania’s 1986 debut introduced Simon Belmont, defined challenging platform action and helped inspire the Metroidvania games and modern indies that followed.
Blightfall introduces an unexpected Cosmere connection when Hoid appears as a psychic taynix, while Janci Patterson explains the collaboration behind Sanderson’s latest Cytoverse story.
World of Warcraft players can earn four BlizzCon 2026 rewards by watching eligible Twitch or YouTube streams for a limited time in September.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe receives an ambitious free Switch 2 update, bringing eight-player split-screen, Camera Play and a 96-race endurance mode.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gives parrying unusual weight, combining sharp timing, expressive animation, sound and controller feedback in every duel.
Mastery Monday returns in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 with double sprite dust, faster levelling and a late-night 11 p.m. AEST start for Australia.
Prime Video has cancelled Spider-Noir after one season, while Amazon and Sony reportedly continue developing other Marvel character projects.
After playing Trelane in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Rhys Darby says he would be the perfect Q for the next James Bond adventure.
Overwatch’s Unvaulted Passes have been delayed to Season 5, giving Blizzard more time to test the long-requested return of missed battle pass rewards.
Hideki Kamiya has rejected unsupported claims about Scalebound’s budget while renewing his call for Microsoft and PlatinumGames to revive the cancelled action RPG.
Bruce Campbell has shared a five-year cancer prognosis while explaining his decision to step back from acting, conventions and familiar horror roles.
Sora’s Fortnite debut may be delayed until September 17, with leaks pointing to a postponed Kingdom Hearts crossover and Rocket League connection.
Seven tactical RPGs offer grid battles, political drama, permadeath and relationship systems while you wait for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
Exodus offers romance with many crew members, but Salt the octopus is excluded. Here is how affinity, morality and relationship choices work.
Bungie is exploring subleasing sections of its 210,984-square-foot Bellevue headquarters after layoffs reduced its workforce by at least 600 people.
From Timberborn and Nova Roma to Tropico 7 and Lego Skylines, 2026 is shaping up as an exceptional year for city-building and management games.
Spider-Noir will end after one season, despite 11 Emmy nominations, while Spider-Man Noir remains set to return through future Spider-Verse projects.
Gamescom has apologised for its initial response to indie booth thefts, promising a security review and developer roundtable while compensation concerns remain.
Cygames Edge is a new label for smaller internally developed games, beginning with Where the Seeds Fall, a compact platformer launching across three platforms.
Double Fine’s first Action Labs project, Thank You Bus Driver, sets up a smaller, stranger post-Xbox era led by founder Tim Schafer.
These five influential Japanese games remain without official English releases, revealing how localisation, censorship, timing and platform strategy shape gaming history.
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.
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