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Bethesda has warned Skyrim and Fallout 4 PC players to back up saves and load orders before upcoming updates risk breaking third-party mods.
Alyson Stoner remembers Hayden Panettiere, the original voice of Kairi, after the actor’s death and reflects on their shared Kingdom Hearts legacy.
Baldur’s Gate 3 modders and players are uncovering unused voice lines, restoring early access scenes and preserving surprising pieces of Larian’s RPG history.
Mortal Shell II expands Cold Symmetry’s Soulslike into a larger, darker world where flexible combat, strange dungeons and relentless atmosphere lead the way.
A Star Citizen livestream meant to demonstrate the Siege of Orison mission instead exposed bugs, awkward developer interactions and an abrupt on-air ending.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls brings Marvel heroes into a four-versus-four 2D fighter with assists, Wall Breaks, story content and planned DLC.
Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider film now has a 28 July 2028 release date, but Marvel has yet to reveal which comic-book incarnation he will play.
Magic’s new Diabolic Intent reprint turns Gandalf’s battle with the Great Goblin into striking Hobbit-themed Secret Lair artwork.
This week’s game releases include a co-op RPG inspired by Morrowind, Mortal Shell II, The Sinking City 2 and Steins;Gate Re:Boot.
From E.T. to Anthem, these ten notorious video game flops reveal how rushed schedules, weak launches, costly mistakes and poor timing can sink ambitious projects.
Star Trek: Elite Force 2 was forced to change its opening after 9/11, removing a planned Starfleet Academy attack involving a shuttle and building.
Sarah J. Maas has revealed the titles, release dates and story structure for ACOTAR books 6 and 7, launching The Valkyrie Cycle in 2026.
Post Malone has taken his $2 million serialised One Ring card out of its protective case and used it during a real Magic: The Gathering game.
Marvel’s Gladiator has world-shattering powers, yet decades of comics have made him the universe’s dependable loser, from Reed Richards to Iron Man.
Netflix’s five-year gaming push has moved from mobile indies to party games and TV play, while studio closures reveal another major strategic reset.
Shingo Natsume follows One-Punch Man and Sonny Boy with Ghost: End of Night, an original sci-fi anime feature set for Japanese cinemas in 2027.
Stephen King’s The Dead Zone returns to free streaming, offering a thoughtful 103-minute science-fiction thriller about fate, grief and moral responsibility.
Brandon Mull revisits Fablehaven’s origins, its readers, faith and creative partners while looking ahead to a proposed 2027 film and possible prequel.
Tom Cruise’s Edge of Tomorrow is climbing Netflix’s UK rankings, revisiting its clever time-loop premise, alien warfare and the possibility of a sequel.
Gamescom’s playable demos, major publishers and industry meetings have made the Cologne convention gaming’s strongest successor to E3.
From Makima to Pochita, these five Chainsaw Man Devils embody humanity’s deepest fears through manipulation, mass destruction and reality-altering power.
Ron Gilbert explains why another Monkey Island would require a complicated Disney and publisher arrangement, while Thimbleweed Park 2 follows an independent path.
Five overlooked 1980s games still offer bold ideas, unusual controls and inventive worlds that could make excellent candidates for modern arcade revivals.
Ewan McGregor’s Black Mask is the unsettling highlight of Birds of Prey, a commercially disappointing superhero film that deserves a fresh look.
Disney’s new Animal Kingdom attraction, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, will feature an animatronic Indiana Jones modelled on Harrison Ford.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override brings Sonic, Crash Bandicoot, Persona 5, Mega Man and more into a gaming-themed crossover season.
Asobo Studio’s journey from obscure licensed games to Ratatouille and the acclaimed A Plague Tale series reveals how developers sharpened their craft.
Sonic, Knuckles and Doctor Eggman join Fortnite’s Gaming Legends season, with the new trailer revealing an unexpectedly armed take on Sega’s iconic characters.
Wolverine is famous for rage and one-liners, but his most enduring quote finds unexpected wisdom in happiness, grief and the lessons of Krakoa.
SNK’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Revenge Edition combines the base game, three season passes and Duck King in one fighting-game package.
Gerard Butler leads Geostorm, a wildly ambitious 109-minute sci-fi disaster film now streaming free on Tubi for Australian viewers.
Marvel’s Wolverine drew intense online criticism after its preview, prompting Insomniac’s James Stevenson to question social media’s negativity feedback loops.
Eight years after release, Dragon Ball FighterZ still combines approachable controls, deep combat, substantial solo content and an expanded 45-character roster.
AI-generated 3D models now make up a large share of new marketplace listings, but CGTrader’s figures show buyers remain deeply unconvinced.
Nifflas’ foundational freeware adventure Knytt returns as Knytt Classic, adding new challenges and a mod for its 20th anniversary.
Before Mahershala Ali was linked with Blade, he delivered a powerful performance in The 4400, a thoughtful sci-fi series now free to stream on Tubi.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed $2 billion worldwide, becoming the second-fastest film to reach the milestone and one of only eight to do so.
Tom Cruise’s first Jack Reacher film remains a solid 118-minute crime thriller, and Australian viewers can now watch it free on Tubi.
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known to game audiences as Kairi in Kingdom Hearts and Sam in Until Dawn, has died aged 36.
Lego and Nintendo will bring traditional Super Mario minifigures to collectors in 2027, alongside possible Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi releases.
These five classic anime have memorable worlds and ambitious stories, but faithful remakes could finally deliver the depth, pacing and visual detail they deserve.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 brings Sonic, Persona, Tetris and Pac-Man collaborations, while rumours point to Undertale, Crash Bandicoot and Kingdom Hearts.
Fargo season 3 turns Ewan McGregor’s twin performance, a terrifying villain and unpredictable crime twists into the series’ strangest weekend binge.
WheelMates is a two-player PC adventure where miniature cars explore a missing scientist’s home, solve puzzles and unlock new abilities together.
GameCube’s unusual hardware and divisive games hurt Nintendo’s console, but its rejection of convention helped shape the successful DS and Wii era.
Cowboy Bebop’s most haunting line asks whether Spike Spiegel has truly been living, transforming a stylish finale into a meditation on regret and survival.
Matt Groening has hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run could return in some form, giving fans fresh hope for a remaster, remake or re-release.
From Gibson’s Neuromancer to Martha Wells’ Murderbot, these ten cyberpunk books explore hackers, AI, corporations, transhumanism and virtual worlds.
Learn the easiest way to earn air skills in Forza Horizon 6, including reliable jump locations and tips for completing the Festival Playlist challenge.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run could be returning in some form after Matt Groening’s D23 comment, though Matt Selman’s caveat leaves the rumour unresolved.
Saber Interactive has updated Rideshare Stimulator’s Steam page with a detailed generative AI disclosure after claims and criticism surrounding development.
Bejeweled turns match-three simplicity into a polished rush of colour, sound and chain reactions, with Bejeweled 2 and 3 offering distinct Y2K-era charms.
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s 2026 roadmap brings Oogie Boogie, Lilo, Captain Jack Sparrow and a free D23 varsity jacket code.
The Ninth Jedi is earning outstanding reviews by taking Star Wars beyond the Skywalker saga, rethinking Jedi traditions and embracing anime’s creative freedom.
From The 7th Saga to StarTropics, these overlooked classics have distinctive ideas that could thrive with thoughtful modern remakes.
Disney’s Kingdom Hearts animated series is confirmed as an original story, while Tetsuya Nomura’s cryptic key art invites fans to speculate wildly.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is returning with a Disney+ miniseries from Jon Favreau, giving the Epic Mickey character a new story nearly a century after his debut.
Henry Cavill’s comic turn in Stardust stands out in this self-contained dark-fantasy adventure, now available to watch free on Pluto TV.
A former Square Enix strategist argues that a disc-free PlayStation could lower prices through publisher competition, but current digital trends offer mixed evidence.
Children of Morta combines family drama, flexible solo play and excellent co-op combat in a dark fantasy roguelike that deserves another look.
A rare 1973 two-player Computer Space cabinet from Shiny Entertainment founder David Perry is heading to auction, with bidding already reaching five figures.
Kaiju No. 8 returns in September with a four-episode Gen Narumi spin-off, offering a comic workplace detour before the main anime continues.
Jane Schoenbrun’s Camp Miasma blends queer identity, slasher nostalgia and psychosexual horror, but its striking images often outshine its over-explained ideas.
A Fortnite live event and Sonic crossover comic have added convincing clues to a huge Chapter 7 Season 4 leak packed with gaming icons.
Three major isekai anime share the 2026 schedule, but Reincarnated as a Slime currently outpaces Re:Zero and Mushoku Tensei.
Refresh your next Tears of the Kingdom playthrough with ten rules covering exploration, combat, survival, story order and inventive Zonai challenges.
Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch has apologised to former lead writer Stella Sacco after a dispute over ChatGPT, AI disclosures and Rideshare “Simulator”.
Nicolas Cage’s two Ghost Rider films are now free to stream on Tubi, offering a fiery, divisive and unexpectedly entertaining comic-book double feature.
An extended D23 trailer reveals Mickey Mouse gameplay, new puzzle mechanics, Coco’s world, Sora’s allies and Kingdom Hearts 4’s late 2027 release plans.
Prepare for Pokémon Go Nickit Community Day with shiny-hunting tactics, Thievul’s Icy Wind move, bonuses, Mega Evolution advice and battle guidance.
Fast Five remains the Fast & Furious standout thanks to its clean heist plot, unforgettable Rio vault chase, practical action and Dom-Brian partnership.
Magic: The Gathering’s Reality Fracture brings an abandoned Mirrodin timeline back to life through Darksteel Angel, a powerful Commander throwback.
Pokémon Pokopia has sold more than five million copies in four months, putting the cosy Switch 2 life sim in the hands of one player in five.
A four-minute clip allegedly from Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is circulating online, while Sony works to remove unauthorised copies.
Adam Wingard’s Onslaught stars Adria Arjona as a sniper and single mother facing escaped super soldiers in a fast-paced sci-fi thriller.
A high-quality Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse leak appears to continue Miles Morales’ cliffhanger story while Sony works to remove circulating copies.
Voldo’s strange charm comes from the meeting point of fluid fighting-game movement, post-war leather culture and the theatrical traditions of early wrestling.
From found-footage dread to dystopian horror, these five Netflix thrillers deliver escalating tension, unsettling characters and unforgettable moral pressure.
Cyberpunk 2077 inherits cyberpunk’s rain-soaked visual tradition. We examine the genre’s wet-weather roots and its connection to Blade Runner.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 hides a bizarre joke in its park editor: the Pungee Pit, a spike trap inspired by a guerrilla-warfare tactic banned by the UN.
A closer look at Tom Nook’s reputation in Animal Crossing, tracing his behaviour across the franchise to ask whether the lender label is fair.
A Toronto Deltarune fan cafe faced food-poisoning reports, overcrowding complaints, merchandise problems and an apology from organisers after the event.
A closer look at gaming’s recurring eye-in-the-palm boss design, and why this unsettling visual idea works so well in memorable battles.
Madden NFL 27 overwhelmed a new player until Franchise Mode turned it into an engaging football management game with occasional on-field action.
Widow’s Bay season 2 is coming, but details remain limited. Here’s what has been confirmed so far and where to watch for future updates.
Train to Busan returns to cinemas ten years after its hit debut. Here is why Yeon Sang-ho’s zombie thriller remains more than a routine genre film.
Matthew McConaughey explains why he passed on playing Joel in The Last of Us, citing his career priorities and the long-term demands of television.
GameTrailers helped transform video game footage from obscure promotional material into must-watch entertainment before YouTube reshaped online media.
Train to Busan is back in cinemas, but has director Yeon Sang-ho confirmed plans for a third film? Here is what is known about a possible trilogy.
Disney has confirmed Kingdom Hearts as one of its nine billion-dollar game franchises, just as D23 prepares a special panel for the series’ 25th anniversary.
Fortnite’s Sprite Spree Week boosts rare spawns, quests and rewards, giving players a final chance to complete their Season 3 collection.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a thoughtful 30-to-60-hour action adventure built around supernatural combat, emotional storytelling and difficult moral choices.
Claim three limited-time Honkai: Star Rail version 4.5 livestream codes for Stellar Jade and other rewards before the August 15 deadline.
Palworld’s first trading card set has sold out amid shortages and aggressive reselling, with creators promising action and some cards reaching extraordinary prices.
Critical Role’s six-part Daggerheart campaign ends with devastating sacrifices, a monstrous final battle and a hard-won sense of hope for its survivors.
Anne Hathaway’s Dr Amelia Brand gives Interstellar its emotional centre, turning a risky speech about love into the film’s most convincing science-fiction idea.
A 2002 sales report made Grand Theft Auto look like gaming’s new royalty. So, in the spirit of bad ideas, should Nintendo give Mario a gun?
The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives on Disney Plus on 2 September, following its cinema run, digital launch and upcoming 4K and Blu-ray release.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has sold 485,000 copies in its first week, but PC problems, regional restrictions and expectations have fuelled debate.
Marvel’s Alien vs. X-Men pits Wolverine, Storm and the mutants against Xenomorphs in a horror-focused limited series arriving in September.
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