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The Bourne trilogy remains a defining modern spy thriller, combining grounded action, moral tension and Matt Damon’s unforgettable performance as Jason Bourne.
A theory about Vaatu, Raava and Korra’s final fate could explain the Cataclysm and why Avatar: Seven Havens has twin successors.
Crunchyroll’s NYCC 2026 showcase revealed webtoon adaptations, game-based anime, new series, theatrical films and release plans stretching into 2028.
The Empty Child remains one of Doctor Who’s most unsettling stories, combining wartime horror, a gas-mask-wearing child and one unforgettable question.
Garth Ennis and Rob Jabbaz are bringing the notoriously brutal Crossed comic to film, with a teaser previewing its extreme survival-horror premise.
Patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered tackles washed-out bloom, expands graphics settings and improves performance on supported platforms.
Critical Role’s Campaign 4 turns a failed death save into a difficult bargain, highlighting the challenge of balancing D&D rules, drama and player agency.
A short clip from The Gentlemen shows Theo James facing a brutal workplace command from his boss in Guy Ritchie’s darkly comic crime world.
Sam Reich looks back at the standout moments from last season of Game Changer, where inventive challenges and unpredictable comedy made choosing a favourite difficult.
A discussion starter for Luis Carazo’s D&D hot takes, including the enduring question of whether character backstories matter at the table.
From rhythm-platforming and escape rooms to railway defence, these six unusual upcoming Steam games are worth adding to your wishlist.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader turns a new lore fan into a morally dubious Commissar, offering tactical combat, grim choices and plenty of Chaos.
Brian David Gilbert examines Bowser’s chaotic military chain of command and asks whether the Super Mario villain’s army could create legal trouble.
At PAX East 2019, Brian David Gilbert delivered an ambitious PokéRap featuring every Pokémon, emotional vulnerability and interpretive dance.
Early reviews of Jessica Chastain’s horror film Other Mommy criticise its jump scares, pacing and screenplay ahead of its October cinema release.
Brian David Gilbert’s complete studio recording of The Perfect PokéRap brings the full Pokémon-themed performance together in one bonus video presentation.
Street Fighter 6 was designed to bring new players into Capcom’s fighting franchise after Street Fighter 5 exposed serious problems with its future.
Phantom Blade Zero transforms S-Game’s scrappy Rainblood RPG roots into a fast, stylish wuxia action game with ambitious combat and world design.
A French YouTuber says his 190,000-subscriber channel was removed after uploading censored Hellraiser: Revival gameplay that YouTube classified under its sex and nudity policy.
Learn how to recruit every character in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, raise support, complete key paralogues and merge duplicate units.
Tim Schafer explains Double Fine’s withdrawn union petition, unclear eligibility rules, internal tensions, layoffs, workplace culture and the studio’s post-Microsoft future.
Double Fine’s 2026 union campaign collapsed after disputes over eligibility, workplace culture and communication, followed by Microsoft’s split and major studio layoffs.
Complete the Tracks of the Beast quest in Arc Raiders with locations, enemy-ping instructions, optional objectives and every Shani reward explained.
Marisha Ray joins Matt Mercer and Travis Willingham in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, voicing Polydroid Shiva and returning Gold Saucer snowboarding.
Complete the Arc Raiders outpost by photographing a Blue Gate farmhouse, collecting key materials and defeating flying Arcs and Bullies.
Charlie Cox confirms he has recorded a major role in an unnamed Sega game, while reflecting on his brief but acclaimed performance in Expedition 33.
Charlie Cox says he recorded around 40 hours for an unnamed Sega game, prompting speculation about Persona 6 and his next major role.
Fortnitemares power hours arrive across two sessions, with boosted sprite drops, witch brooms and pumpkin chests. Australian players can join on Sunday, 11 October.
Wardogs Season 2 adds player performance wagers, Lonestar bonuses, rain, new equipment and balance changes designed to reshape every match.
Nintendo’s Devon Pritchard says a GTA 6 Switch 2 release remains a discussion for Take-Two and Rockstar, with no announcement currently confirmed.
Richard Garriott is set to reclaim the Ultima rights from Electronic Arts in 2027, opening the door to re-releases or possible new games.
Crimson Desert’s 77 Metacritic score sits against 6 million sales. Post-launch updates and different review builds help explain the gap.
Avatar: Seven Havens has been renewed through Book 4, while Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos promises a new prequel adventure with spirits and pirates.
Daniel Mullins’ Pony Island is free to keep on Steam until 12 October 2026, giving horror fans a chance to play it before its bizarre sequel arrives.
Strong reviews have not guaranteed premium sales for Gears of War: E-Day, with estimates prompting fresh questions about Xbox Game Pass economics.
Seven Xbox games are available through Free Play Days this weekend, including ARC Raiders, High On Life 2 and STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
A Pennsylvania arrest follows ShinyHunters attacks on Rockstar and the FBI, while Rockstar continues dealing with major Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks.
Astarion investigates ritual murders in Waterdeep in Dark Horse’s new Baldur’s Gate 3 comic, alongside forthcoming Karlach and Dark Sun stories.
Returning to The Witcher 3 after years away brings an intimidating choice: continue an old save, restart the campaign, or take a shorter route back.
The new Street Fighter movie uses hand-drawn 2D animation for key flashbacks, connecting Ryu and Ken’s origins to the franchise’s anime heritage.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 revealed how Japanese indie developers are combining doujin culture, merchandise, social commentary and unconventional publishing models.
A memory-chip shortage linked to artificial-intelligence data centres is driving console prices higher as Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo sales weaken.
DC has unveiled Absolute Justice, a five-issue miniseries uniting Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more Absolute Universe heroes in 2027.
A leaked GTA 6 video showing Jason Duvall nude has sparked debate about cheats, development tools, physics and whether the footage reflects the finished game.
Amazon Prime subscribers may have overlooked access to Amazon Luna, a game streaming service worth knowing about when comparing modern and arcade gaming.
A Glasgow employment tribunal examines Rockstar’s alleged Discord informant, union-busting claims, the GTA 6 delay and the timing of developer dismissals.
Bloodaxe, the new Norse historical action series from Vikings creator Michael Hirst, premieres on Prime Video on 20 January 2027 with eight episodes.
Gears of War: E-Day is earning strong reviews, but early sales estimates suggest Game Pass may be limiting full-price purchases of Microsoft’s shooter.
Gears of War: E-Day’s creative team rejects the idea that Sera’s gravity made its soldiers so muscular, pointing instead to food, training and armour.
Nintendo has no Switch 2 announcement for GTA 6, leaving Rockstar and Take-Two to decide whether the blockbuster eventually reaches the console.
Complete the Home to Roost quest in Arc Raiders with directions for Blue Gate, the Mantikor locker room, vehicle logs, hidden key and final recording.
Wizards of the Coast has revealed the first details of its 2027 Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars tabletop collaboration, including its campaign and rules book.
An Ohio blogger known as The Rooster was convicted after sending explicit Shrek memes to a state senator, prompting a free-speech debate.
Eight new streaming series arrive for the October 9–11 weekend, including Carrie, Avatar: Seven Havens, Below, Haunted Hotel and more.
Find the best gifts, shops and support strategies for every recruitable character in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
Find every recruitment deadline in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, including Theodora’s earlier cutoff and the irreversible Act 3 lockout.
Christopher Nolan’s Inception has left YouTube’s free streaming library, but its layered dream heist, practical action and ambiguous ending remain worth revisiting.
From Spider-Man and Spielberg science fiction to zombie horror, Oasis and a music-themed anthology, these are 10 films to watch this weekend.
Gears of War: E-Day developers reportedly fear post-launch layoffs, while employment conditions could also affect an expected performance-based bonus.
Nerial is closing after nearly 13 years, as founder François Alliot leaves studio management behind to pursue new independent game projects.
Gears of War: E-Day delivers superb cover combat and memorable set pieces, but uneven storytelling, pacing and exploration hold back its campaign.
Ubisoft is placing The Division, Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell and other projects under Massive Entertainment as its 2026 studio restructuring continues.
Embark is making permanent bans the standard punishment for Arc Raiders cheaters, adding hardware restrictions and targeting queue teaming before Frozen Trail.
Isles of Sea and Sky brings its clever sokoban puzzles, colourful pixel-art islands and Mysterious Update to Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026.
Sonic producer Takashi Iizuka explains why Sega prioritises new games over remakes and remasters, while acknowledging fan concerns about older titles.
Graveyard Keeper 2 improves inventory management and presentation, but relentless dialogue interruptions disrupt the resource loop that made the original so enjoyable.
Dressmaker’s early community is already creating art-inspired gowns, cosplay outfits, playful designs and ambitious fashion far beyond basic wardrobe matching.
Sony is bringing QSSR AI upscaling to base PS5 consoles through Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei, improving detail and image stability.
MinnMax has removed Jacob Geller after resurfaced university records and his own statement confirmed a past Title IX finding involving sexual assault.
Final Fantasy XI has removed its 14-day trial limit and raised the level cap to 75, giving newcomers more time to explore its classic online world.
Unshine Arcade turns an abandoned arcade into a strange pixel roguelite, blending maze navigation, isometric shooting, tickets, upgrades and hidden secrets.
Stop Killing Games says the proposed EU Kids Act could affect age verification, private servers and digital game access across Europe.
Gears of War: E-Day launches with rebuilt gameplay systems, but several legacy features and multiplayer options are delayed beyond release.
The 2026 Steam Autumn Sale includes 40 notable PC game deals priced at $15 or less, spanning shooters, horror, strategy, simulation and more.
The Witcher 3 Remastered receives early fixes for DLSS, lighting, voiceover and save files, while bloom and console audio problems remain in development.
Bradley Cooper has reportedly joined Danny McBride’s G.I. Joe reboot as Duke, in a new continuity separate from the previous films and Transformers.
Guillermo del Toro recalls disastrous calls during his attempt to develop a BioShock movie, while Netflix’s long-running adaptation remains in development.
Micron expects RAM supply to remain tight through 2028, while AI demand, limited production capacity and rising HBM prices pressure buyers.
Krafton has cancelled PUBG: Black Budget after closed testing, ending its planned first-person PvPvE extraction-shooter spin-off before release.
Critical Role has explained its “kill fee” policy, ensuring players continue receiving payment for several episodes after a character dies.
The five-season CW series iZombie blends zombie horror, crime-solving, romance and dark comedy—and the complete show is now streaming free on YouTube.
Mamoru Oshii’s 1995 cyberpunk anime classic Ghost in the Shell is free to watch on YouTube, with its questions about identity still resonating today.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story gives female rage a shallow treatment, turning two complex true-crime figures into an unsatisfying thematic device.
Chris Hemsworth’s Crime 101 struggled at the box office, but its Prime Video release is helping the tightly plotted crime thriller find a wider audience.
GTA 6’s Australian and New Zealand R18+ listings specifically mention sex scenes, alongside warnings for violence, nudity, language and substance use.
Georges Franju’s 1960 French horror classic uses a haunting mask, surgical obsession and fractured identity to reveal a possible influence on Halloween.
A new working torch sends one Horde adventurer on a perilous, improvised journey across Azeroth in World of Warcraft: Forever’s beta.
Pokémon and the European Space Agency have launched a space-themed collection featuring astronaut Pikachu plush toys, clothing, accessories and more.
Dylan Clark’s seven-minute horror short Portrait of God is becoming a Lionsgate feature starring Chase Infiniti, with Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi producing.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer turns podracing into a fast, risky arcade racer with varied vehicles, roguelike seasons, spectacular crashes and plenty of replay value.
These six upcoming Steam games pair distinctive art with cosy adventures, precision platforming, Metroidvania action, shooters and cooperative puzzles.
An Australian Airbnb guest challenged a $1,700 damage claim after an apparently AI-generated toilet image was presented as evidence of flooding.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is earning outstanding scores for its fast arcade action, roguelite campaign, demanding tracks and inventive buildcraft systems.
Find every Bounty Hunter power-hour time for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, including both Australian AEDT sessions on Sunday, 4 October.
AI-assisted mashups are putting Minecraft, Skyrim, Skate 3 and other games together, but spectacular social clips rarely translate into satisfying gameplay.
Complete The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s In the Eternal Fire’s Shadow quest with the cave route, potion advice, boss tactics and every priest outcome.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave has compelling characters and a bold world, but its opening hours are buried beneath slow travel, resource chores and repetitive progression.
The Miami Heat will transform its arena into Vice City for a GTA 6-themed game night featuring new uniforms, court branding, merchandise and ESPN coverage.
Peacock is bringing the Fast & Furious franchise to television in 2028, alongside Fast Forever and a possible return for Dominic Toretto.
Reports suggest Avengers: Secret Wars filming has moved to January 2027, tightening the schedule for its planned December 2027 cinema release.
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