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A bipartisan U.S. Senate committee is investigating Roblox over child-safety concerns, reported exploitation, platform safeguards and the service’s enormous young audience.
A Skyrim mod in development tackles dynamic snow deformation, adding footprints, trenches, weather-based restoration and planned spell interactions.
HBO’s Lanterns combines a rural detective mystery with Green Lantern mythology, using Hal Jordan and John Stewart to explore courage, trauma and identity.
Pokémon Bank’s shutdown will restrict transfers, Ribbons, titles and other links to older games, leaving collectors with less of the series’ history.
Ally Pankiw has rejected an invitation to work on HBO’s Harry Potter series, while Kate Herron says she has declined the project twice.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist turns a decade of choices into cards, relationships and 29 endings, including an unexpectedly heartfelt dog-boy romance.
Patchdle challenges players to identify video games from cryptic patch notes, with six guesses, series and studio clues, plus an archive of over 60 puzzles.
Disney will remove the backward-compatible Xbox 360 version of Toy Story 3 on 29 September 2026, ahead of the Complete Edition’s October launch.
Criterion’s KPop Demon Hunters release includes 4K, Blu-ray and DVD editions, collector postcards, new documentaries and striking Huntr/x artwork.
A bipartisan US Senate inquiry is examining Roblox over allegations of child exploitation, reported abuse cases and the platform’s approach to youth safety.
Five fresh Steam releases span PS2-style action, N64-inspired shooters, space combat, Vietnam warfare and a story-driven Mafia expansion.
Sydney Sweeney’s 2021 thriller The Voyeurs has climbed to No. 4 on HBO Max’s worldwide movie chart, bringing the film a surprising second streaming life.
World of Warcraft players report that disconnected characters may continue fighting dungeon bosses, raising questions about a bug, AI assistance or queued actions.
KPop Demon Hunters arrives in the Criterion Collection with Dolby Vision 4K, two Blu-rays, extensive bonus features and collectible physical extras.
Captain Kirk’s “Risk is our business” remains Star Trek’s clearest statement about discovery, uncertainty and the courage required to move humanity forward.
After ten years of development, two-person studio Chaosmoon has released Soul’s Remnant free on Steam, offering a social retro-style MMORPG without pay-to-win mechanics.
Kingdom Hearts made crossover games feel limitless, but its heartfelt blend of Disney and Final Fantasy also raises uneasy questions about creativity and commerce.
LAI Games has made Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade DX Plus available in North America, while Hyper Grid brings LED-tile multiplayer attractions to venues.
Finding Polka is a hand-drawn Steam adventure about chasing a childhood French Bulldog through surreal scenes packed with hidden jokes, minigames and heart.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has evolved from a weekly shonen staple into a cinematic prestige anime with the scale to challenge today’s biggest hits.
Venture’s new pre-match banter suggests an unexpected crush on Roadhog, while both voice actors add fuel to an entertaining Overwatch pairing.
Ron Gilbert is making Thimbleweed Park 2 with more than $1 million from an anonymous private investor after rejecting publisher deals.
Disney has confirmed a Kingdom Hearts animated series for Disney Plus at D23, bringing Square Enix’s long-running crossover franchise to television.
From Vice City and Morrowind to Metroid Prime and Pokémon Ruby, these twelve 2002 games captured a pivotal year across consoles, handhelds and PC.
Niftski has reclaimed the Super Mario Bros. speedrun world record, finishing just four frames slower than the game’s estimated perfect time.
The Brawl mod transforms Baldur’s Gate 3 combat from turn-based encounters into real-time-with-pause battles, offering veterans a demanding new way to play.
Modern Warfare 4’s beta brings campaign gameplay to Call of Duty testing for the first time, with Warzone and Ground War arriving in the open weekend.
Fan-made Nintendo 3DS ports give The Minish Cap and A Link to the Past dual-screen features, performance upgrades and new ways to play.
Choose your next weekend watch with ten films spanning animation, drama, action, romance and thrillers across Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Starz and VOD.
Transport Fever 3 adds deeper logistics, pollution, traffic and industry systems, giving city-builder fans a promising alternative to watch.
From Stardew Valley and Palia to Haven Park and Ooblets, these eight cosy games offer farming, decorating, friendship and exploration beyond Animal Crossing.
Disney’s D23 2026 showcase delivers Kingdom Hearts, Bluey, Marvel, Star Wars and streaming updates, including major trailers, casts and release dates.
Disney has announced a scripted Kingdom Hearts series and confirmed Kingdom Hearts IV for late 2027, with a new Coco world revealed in the latest trailer.
Kingdom Hearts 4 is set for late 2027, bringing Sora to a new Coco world, while Disney and Square Enix develop a separate anime series.
The first Bluey movie trailer has arrived from D23, revealing a larger 3D adventure while retaining the Heeler family’s distinctive warmth and humour.
My Adventures with Superman’s season 3 finale sets up a costly solar bargain, Lex Luthor’s return and a final threat more unpredictable than Darkseid.
Marvel has revealed the first VisionQuest trailer at D23, teasing Vision’s unusual search for identity, Ultron’s return and a mysterious possible son.
Marvel’s new Avengers: Doomsday trailer debuts at D23, revealing more of Doctor Doom’s power, the returning heroes and the film’s multiverse threat.
Ahsoka season 2 gets its first teaser and a 20 January 2027 Disney Plus release date, while Thrawn, Baylan Skoll and the Mortis gods return.
Marvel has confirmed the cast, title and 5 May 2028 cinema release date for its rebooted X-Men film, with more casting still to come.
Marvel has confirmed the main cast for its MCU X-Men reboot, including Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, Samara Weaving, Adam Driver and more.
The latest Avengers: Doomsday trailer offers a closer look at Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, his multiversal threat and Marvel’s next major release.
Hello Kitty, Godzilla and seven more Sanrio characters are joining McDonald’s Happy Meals in an eight-toy crossover launching on 18 August 2026.
Servant of the Lake delivers polished art, eerie puzzles and familiar Rusty Lake weirdness, but its recycled ideas make this long-running series feel unexpectedly tired.
Ken Russell’s The Devils returns to cinemas in an uncensored 4K restoration, earning an NC-17 rating after decades of controversy.
Marvel Tokon datamine reports point to Fantastic Four members, Daredevil, Gambit, Wasp and possible stages, but leaked files remain unconfirmed.
Phantom Vice Auto will launch in Steam Early Access on 19 November, putting its ambitious Miami-style crime game on the same date as GTA 6.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst is now expected by April 2028, while Crystal Dynamics’ next Lara Croft adventure continues the franchise’s unified timeline.
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto criticises Halo: Campaign Evolved’s redesigned ring, calling it too shiny, lacking scale and “damn ugly”.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros will reveal its first gameplay at Gamescom, showcasing faction tactics, enormous battles, dragons and uneasy alliances.
Two classic Calvin and Hobbes strips show why Calvin’s dad remains funny, perceptive and unexpectedly relevant decades after their original publication.
Slayblade brings Beyblade-inspired spinning-top battles, custom parts and roguelite progression to Steam in a focused arcade-style package.
Gitaroo Man turns rhythm gaming into a colourful anime battle, pairing inventive joystick controls with challenging songs and unforgettable weirdness.
Persona 5 is officially joining Fortnite in Chapter 7 Season 4, bringing Joker to the Gaming Legends-themed Override update alongside Sonic the Hedgehog.
Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine keeps Logan centre stage, combining brutal combat, mutant encounters, pre-X-Men storytelling and optional memory challenges on PlayStation 5.
Masters of the Universe missed expectations in cinemas but has become a sustained Prime Video hit, remaining in the US top 10 for 21 days.
Find phantom quartz, unlock the quern and oven, then gather the materials needed to craft fire bricks and progress towards the diving suit in Grounded 2.
Find the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm in Forza Horizon 6, complete the #SunnySnap challenge, earn seasonal rewards and visit the nearby Okuyama Taiki mural.
WIT Studio has teased an Attack on Titan announcement for 20 August, raising questions about a prequel, film, concert project or game collaboration.
Battlefield 1942 and Medal of Honor: Allied Assault took opposing approaches to World War II combat. Here’s why Battlefield narrowly wins.
Track every Fortnite Sprite Spree Week window, including Mythic Hours and Australian start times for Galaxy, Holo, Cube and Gem sprites.
Fortnite’s Unstable live event begins at 4 a.m. AEST on Sunday, 16 August. Here’s how Australian players can join and what follows afterwards.
Target’s Pokémon TCG 30th anniversary pre-orders may include five products, but limited stock, checkout errors and reseller demand could make the drop difficult.
Find Tokyo Central Railway Station in Forza Horizon 6, complete the Series 4 taxi photo challenge and discover the seasonal tanabata streamers.
Twitch now allows livestreams to help train Amazon AI models. Here is what arcade streamers should know before reviewing the opt-out setting.
Liza Colón-Zayas explains Jean DeWolff’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, her bond with Tom Holland and why one rain-soaked scene was deleted.
A Reddit theory from three years ago has reignited speculation about The Elder Scrolls 6 title, but no official confirmation is provided.
Early previews suggest Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is a vast, multi-hero adventure combining social preparation, dungeon battles and a striking futuristic fantasy world.
These six divisive Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes remain fascinating for their bold storytelling, uncomfortable character choices and lasting influence on genre television.
Amazon Luna is adding Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Mirage in August 2026, alongside nine PC games Prime members can claim and keep.
Genshin Impact’s 7.0 update introduces Snezhnaya and a hidden fountain bulletin that parodies Donald Trump’s troubled Reflecting Pool repairs.
Matt Damon’s grounded performance anchors Elysium, a 109-minute dystopian sci-fi action film now streaming on Netflix for Australian viewers.
Track every Summer activity in Forza Horizon 6’s Horizon Mascot Party Series 4, including playlist cars, daily tasks, seasonal events and online rewards.
Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonloot, cutting internal games staff while shifting its strategy towards selected genres and external partnerships.
From psychological thrillers to surreal science fiction, these five anime series stay focused and make every episode worth watching.
Daedalic’s hand-drawn point-and-click comedy Deponia is free to keep on Steam until 20 August, with puzzles, absurd humour and a useful warning.
Many 1990s children grew up with video game restrictions. But does banning games remove their appeal, or make forbidden play more tempting?
Natalie Wynn’s Pokémon streams unexpectedly became the starting point for ContraPoints Live, illustrating how a simple online broadcast can grow in significance.
Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 classic The Devils returns to US cinemas in a newly restored 4K director’s cut for one week this October.
The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis remains a defining edutainment memory for many ’90s kids, showing how educational games shaped retro gaming.
Liminal space games blend low-poly aesthetics, familiar environments and psychological unease, helping explain their particular appeal to millennial players.
ContraPoints highlights the darkly comic freedom of The Sims, where a cheerful life simulator can turn everyday decisions into a virtual morality test.
March is rude, talented and impossible to ignore in Fields of Mistria, especially when Olric asks you to give the difficult blacksmith a chance.
Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses heads to the tabletop with Fate and Favor, a seven-player strategy game from Goliath Games.
A Connecticut court dismissed a lawsuit linking Midway’s Mortal Kombat to a 1997 stabbing, finding the game protected expressive work rather than a product.
Big Matthew recalls his dad introducing him to video games on Super Nintendo, while gaming remains a way to stay connected with family from afar.
Busy performer and KARD member BM still makes time for Warzone sessions with his little brother, keeping gaming part of his family routine.
Dance Dance Revolution helped BM develop an early connection between gaming, music and movement before he became KARD’s iconic lead dancer.
Matthew Kim weighs up the challenge of playing Call of Duty on a Korean server, family competition and why U.S. servers remain his preference.
Netflix closes Night School Studio and Moonloot as it narrows its gaming strategy around children’s, party, story-driven and mainstream titles.
Gaten Matarazzo recalls being kept away from Call of Duty as a child, relying instead on Wii Fit and Nintendo games before Stranger Things changed things.
Gaten Matarazzo recalls growing up with Nintendo while secretly finding a way to play Call of Duty despite a household ban on violent media.
Insomniac explains why Wolverine’s suit repairs itself: practical gameplay concerns, cinematic presentation and detailed but temporary combat damage.
Twitch streamers are protesting default generative AI training, sharing opt-out guidance and demanding clearer consent controls for channels and viewers.
Rami Malek’s unconventional spy thriller The Amateur struggled in cinemas but has attracted a substantial second audience on Prime Video.
Cinematographer Gustav Danielsson explains how A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms used outdoor locations, natural darkness and rigorous television testing.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls delivers stylish four-character battles and clever team strategy, but severe Windows PC problems undermine its strongest ideas.
An eight-asterisk clue has revived speculation about The Elder Scrolls VI, with Sentinel and Hammerfell leading theories about Bethesda’s long-awaited RPG.
Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg have revealed Precognition, a live-action sci-fi horror game centred on visions, choice and branching futures.
After 10 hours, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave shows promising story, faster combat, flexible exploration and challenging tactical maps across its opening chapters.
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