Microsoft has implemented another round of heavy cuts to its Xbox gaming team following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In this latest round of layoffs, Microsoft is eliminating about 650 positions from its gaming team, but no additional studios have closed and no other games are canceled as...
Bobiverse Book 5 Debuts At No. 1 - Here's How To Catch Up On The Popular Sci-Fi Series
Dennis E. Taylor's hilarious sci-fi series Bobiverse has exploded in popularity since its debut in 2016, and after a three-plus year wait, the highly anticipated fifth novel, Not Till We Are Lost, released September 5. There is a catch here, though: Not Till We Are Lost is currently an Audible exclusive,...
How Gorilla Tag Became A Generational Obsession And Conquered VR
If you don't have kids, it's quite possible you've never heard of Gorilla Tag, and if you do have kids, there's a good chance Gorilla Tag is all you've been hearing about for a few years now. Originally developed by one person, Kerestell Smith--known to fans by his online handle Lemming--Gorilla Tag...
Destiny 2's Anniversary Update Is A Depressing Cap To 10 Years
I'm standing in the Skywatch area of the Cosmodrome, Old Russia, in Destiny 2, with a few other random players, and we're waiting for enemies to spawn. A Hive Tomb ship appears in the sky right over my head and drops off exactly two enemies, and I blast away at them with a machine gun. The other players...
Disney Lorcana's Next Collector's Gift Set Releases Alongside Azurite Sea Expansion
Disney Lorcana is getting another expansion later this year, with Azurite Sea arriving on November 25. This marks the sixth set of the popular Lorcana TCG, and it’s looking to bring a variety of new cards to the game and shake up your deck. Coinciding with Azurite Sea is the release of the Lorcana:...
Zoe Saldana Wants To Direct An Action Movie: 'I've Never Seen A Woman Direct James Bond'
From Avatar to Guardians of the Galaxy, Colombiana, and more, Zoe Saldana has starred in a lot of action movies in the last two decades. Now, Saldana wants to transition to directing by helming an action movie of her own.
"I've never seen a woman direct James Bond," said Saldana at the Toronto International...
Nintendo Museum Gets A Pikachu-Themed Manhole Cover
Kyoto's Nintendo Museum is getting a special Pokémon-themed manhole cover featuring Pikachu. The manhole cover's design features the electrified rodent leaping out of a GameBoy, with pixels shooting outward in his wake.
Nintendo showed off the surprising new choice in street decor via an official...
Ana de Armas Teases "Sexy" And "Dangerous" John Wick Movie, Trailer Coming Soon
Ana de Armas shared updates about the John Wick spin-off Ballerina during the Toronto International Film Festival, where she was also promoting her film Eden. In an interview with Collider, de Armas discussed recent reshoots for Ballerina, describing them as a surprisingly positive development.
"Every...
Check Out This Budget-Friendly $30 Zelda Merch Box
The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you're looking for a quick stocking-stuffer gift for a Legend of Zelda fan that won't break the bank, you might want to check out CultureFly's new collector's box packed with official merch themed around the most recent game in the series, Tears of the...
Save On Zelda-Themed Handheld Controller Ahead Of Echoes Of Wisdom's Launch
Hori's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed Split Pad Pro is on sale for $49 at Amazon. Normally $60, this special-edition handheld-only controller has superior ergonomics compared to standard Joy-Con controllers. It's just one of several Zelda-themed controllers you can get for nice discounts...
PUBG Mobile Launches 100-Years Later Version Of Its Original Map To Show The Effects Of Climate Change
PUBG Mobile is taking action against climate change with a new Play for Green initiative, one that lets players battle it out on a version of the game's iconic Erangel map ravaged by climate change.
The map is a collaboration between PUBG Mobile developers Lightspeed Studios and Krafton in conjunction...
Ewan McGregor Wants To Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again
One of actor Ewan McGregor's most famous roles is that of Obi-Wan Kenobi, but will he ever get a chance to play the part again following the Obi-Wan TV show? We don't know, but McGregor said in a new interview that he believes there are more Obi-Wan stories to be told and hopes to come back one day.
"I...
Tom Cruise's Olympics Stunt Pay Was Surprisingly Low
Movie star Tom Cruise, who is known for doing his own over-the-top stunts, was apparently paid the very low fee of $0 for his epic stunt during the Olympics closing ceremony in July.
Casey Wasserman, the president of the committee that is bringing the Olympics to Los Angeles in 2028, revealed this...
Worms Armageddon Anniversary Is Getting A Physical Collector’s Edition
Worms Armageddon wiggled onto the gaming scene in 1999, and to celebrate its 25th birthday and re-release on consoles and PC, the turn-based strategy game is getting a collector’s edition packed with physical goodies. A digital version of the game was launched on PS5, Xbox, and Switch earlier this...
Doctors Hate This One Weird Trick For Getting A PS5 Pro For About $350
Following the official reveal of the PlayStation 5 Pro earlier this week, the majority of the conversations about it have centered on its $700 price rather than its advanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology. This is understandable, since $700 is a lot of money to put down on a new version...
Honkai: Star Rail Is Getting A PS5 Physical Edition With Collectible Art Cards And Cute Keychains
Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play game, but if you're a big fan who wants to show off their love for the popular RPG, a physical edition for PS5 is now available to preorder at Best Buy. Priced at $40, Honkai: Star Rail Trailblazer Edition includes the base game on a disc and the following bonus...
PC Cross-Play Is Required For All Multiplayer Games On Epic Games Store, Epic Confirms
Epic Games confirmed that cross-play across PC storefronts is a requirement for all multiplayer games on the Epic Games Store.
The statement, shared with Eurogamer, reads: "Cross-play across all PC storefronts is a requirement of the Epic Games Store for all multiplayer games, ensuring that players...
PlayStation Wants To Put More Emphasis On Family-Friendly Games, CEO Says
When thinking about PlayStation, The Last of Us might come to mind. Or maybe Marvel's Spider-Man, Horizon: Zero Dawn, or God of War. But looking ahead, Sony seems set on concentrating more on family-friendly games like Astro Bot, according to PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst.
Spotted by Eurogamer, Hulst...
Game Pass Standard Is Available Now, But Won't Get Microsoft's New Releases For A While
The new Xbox Game Pass tier, Game Pass Standard, is officially available now for everyone, following an initial debut in August only for testers. The Standard membership includes "hundreds" of games for $15/month with some key differences between Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate, including how...
The Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition Includes The Full Game And All DLC Expansions For $70
Last year saw a megaton of fantastic games arrive on PC and consoles, including the surprise release of Dead Island 2. Stuck in development hell for what seemed like an eternity, Dead Island 2 wasn't a GOTY contender, but it still had plenty of cheeky charm. And if you've been waiting to play it, you...
Pennywise Turns Into A Duck Plush Just In Time For Halloween (Not A Fan Of Floating)
Few things are more terrifying than a clown, especially when you're looking at the infamous Pennywise from the recent It movies. The only thing scarier? Pennywise the dancing plushie duck-clown, as this cosmic force of evil has taken a new and huggable shape as a soft duckie. Fortunately, this version...
Dune: Prophecy Actress Says Her Show Isn't 'Childish' Like Star Wars
This fall, Dune: Prophecy will turn back the clock in Frank Herbert's saga to reveal the events that took place thousands of years before the two Dune films. Emily Watson has a leading role on the series as Valya Harkonnen, one of leaders of the sisterhood that will become the Bene Gesserit. And during...
Colin Farrell Was Not A Fan Of His Penguin Costume, But Would He Suit Up Again?
Actor Colin Farrell enjoyed his time playing Penguin for the upcoming HBO series, but in a new interview, he discussed the toll it took on him as an actor.
Total Film asked Farrell if he would be up for Penguin Season 2, and the actor replied, "I don't know, man." Getting into the makeup and prosthetics...
New Elden Ring Patch Makes DLC's Final Boss Easier
The latest patch for Elden Ring has been released and it makes some changes to the Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss, who is now easier to defeat.
According to Bandai Namco, patch 1.14 changed the boss's action pattern when the battle starts and adjusted some attack moves. The visibility of some...
Canceled Call Of Duty: Future Warfare Gameplay Appears To Have Leaked, Again
Several missions from an unreleased Call of Duty game from around 2010 have popped up online. Codenamed NX1, the game was reportedly known as Call of Duty: Future Warfare and under development at Tony Hawk Pro Skater studio Neversoft.
Insider Gaming spotted three different missions for Call of Duty:...
New Stephen King Graphic Novel Has Arrived - Check Out All Of The Horror Legend's Comics
Stephen King fans can now pick up a new deluxe edition of one of the best graphic novels based on his fiction. Sleeping Beauties: Deluxe Remastered Edition released this month and is available for $34 at Amazon. The graphic novel is adapted from the 2017 novel of the same name written by King and his...
Dead Rising Deals - Save On Remaster Preorders And Get Four Dead Rising Games For 10 Bucks
Like the proverbial undead, Dead Rising is returning from the grave this month with a fresh remaster. Sporting familiar gameplay and much better graphics, there's still time to score a discount on the game ahead of its September 18 launch. At Fanatical, you can save 18% on the PC edition, and get the...
GameStop Makes A Surprise Profit, Warns Of Impending Store Closures
GameStop has reported earnings for the quarter that ended on August 3, and, to the surprise of some, the retailer has turned a profit. Despite that, GameStop's stock price is sliding--it's down 15% today--due to a downturn in sales and ongoing uncertainty about how GameStop can stay relevant and healthy...
Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, But Not What's In It
After releasing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 last year for the modern consoles and PC, it was inevitable that Konami would eventually get around to a second volume. Now, Konami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is on the way, but the MGS team remains elusive...
Refurbished PS5 Consoles Will Soon Be Sold By Sony, In Case The PS5 Pro Is Too Expensive For You
Sony will launch its $700 PS5 Pro console later this year, but if that's a little too rich for your blood, it looks like refurbished regular PS5s will be available soon at a more attractive price. A new "Certified Refurbished" section has been added to the PlayStation Direct site, with pricing starting...
PS5 Pro: Analysts Weigh In On Price, GTA 6 Effect, And More
Coming out of the official reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, there were two common complaints on social media: the lack of a disc drive and the $700 retail price. Now, video game analysts are sharing their opinions about whether gamers are ready to accept the PS5 Pro when it arrives in just under...
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The PS5 Pro is real, and it's coming soon. As Sony revealed during a livestream Tuesday morning, the PS5 Pro will offer a bump in horsepower...
Fanatical Bundlefest Features Cheap Game Bundles With Bethesda And Capcom Games
Fanatical's latest Bundlefest event kicked off this week, which means there's a slate of new PC gaming bundle deals to look forward to over the coming days. Like previous Bundlefests, Fanatical is adding at least one all-new bundle deal each day from September 9 through 14. This week kicked off with...
NBA 2K25 Is An Incredible Game Hurt By Pay-To-Win Elements
In my years of reviewing NBA 2K games, I've come to appreciate--and even expect--the game to feel like an authentic love letter to basketball in so many ways. This has been a consistent attribute of the series going back over a decade. NBA 2K doesn't just capture the culture of basketball; it helps...
Pokemon Go Dynamax Guide: Max Battles, How To Get Max Particles, And More
One of the biggest new features in Pokemon Go's Max Out season is Dynamaxing--a phenomenon first introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Dynamaxing supersizes a Pokemon to gigantic proportions, giving them a power boost and access to some unique moves to use during battle.
Like other features from...
Save $94 On 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Compared To New Price
The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate goes up to $20 per month on September 12, but you can sign up or add to your existing subscription for a huge discount right now. Amazon-owned retailer Woot has brought back one of its popular deals on three-month subscriptions. For the next three days--or until...
Call Of Duty's Latest BlackCell Operator Is A Three-Headed, Throat-Ripping Monster Version Of Ghost
Activision has revealed Season 6 for Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile, and like with past seasons, this one also has a new BlackCell DLC offering. The headliner of the latest BlackCell bundle is an operator named "Alone," who is something of a monster.
Alone is described as a "three-headed...
Diablo 4 Player Does So Much Damage The Game Just Gave Up
One Diablo 4 content creator has done the maximum amount of damage possible in Blizzard's ARPG, dealing 333 undecillion damage as a Whirlwind Barbarian, after which the game gives up and simply starts displaying an infinity symbol.
The honor of obtaining such an achievement goes to Rob2628, who has...
Concord Now Being Removed From PSN Accounts
Sony's ill-fated multiplayer shooter Concord has been removed from sale and had its servers shut down, while players across PS5 and PC are receiving refunds. Now, Concord content is being removed from consoles that had it installed.
Players who bought the digital version of Concord from the PlayStation...
PlayStation Technical Presentation: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect
Sony will livestream a "technical presentation" today, and while the company hasn't confirmed it, it sure sounds like this could be the first look at the PS5 Pro console. Hosted by PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny, here's when and where you can tune in for the presentation.
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Robert Pattinson Is Not In HBO's The Penguin, But It Was Considered
HBO's The Penguin is set in the universe of director Matt Reeves' The Batman, and many wondered if Robert Pattinson might appear in the TV show as Batman or Bruce Wayne. But he won't.
Reeves, who is an executive producer on the TV show, told Total Film that he sees himself as a "point-of-view filmmaker,"...
A Minecraft Movie Trailer Gets Animated Remake
If there was ever a video game adaptation that seemed to scream for an animated version, it's Minecraft. The signature squared look of Minecraft's world and its characters is difficult to pull off in live-action, but the upcoming film, A Minecraft Movie, is doing just that. However, a trio of Minecraft...
PS5 Controllers Are Now More Expensive
Sony is raising prices again, this time hiking the cost of standard PS5 DualSense controllers by $5. Effective now, the PS5 black and white standard DualSense controllers start at $75 (up from $70), while all the rest jumped from $75 to $80. The DualSense Edge is unaffected and still goes for $200.
Sony...
Andrew Garfield Responds To Rumor He's In Spider-Man 4
Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield has responded to a rumor that he's coming back to play Spider-Man in the next Spider-Man movie from Sony Pictures and Marvel.
Speaking to IndieWire, Garfield didn't straight-up say no. Instead, he danced around the subject just as he did years ago when he was...
Artist To Rockstar After $7,500 Offer To Use Their Song In GTA 6 -- "Go F**k Yourself"
An English artist has reacted to a purported offer from Rockstar Games to include his band Heaven 17's 1983 song "Temptation" in Grand Theft Auto VI, saying the offer of $7,500 was "extremely low."
Martyn Ware, 68, said on social media that he was recently contacted by his team to discuss an offer...
Silent Hill 2 Stream Reveals How Reboot Has Changed The Town
In September 2001, the original Silent Hill 2 set a new standard for the survival-horror genre in the PlayStation 2 era. Later this month, Konami's classic game is getting a remake from Bloober Team that is giving Silent Hill 2 a modern flourish. Now, an extended stream from 2BRO has revealed more...
These Budget-Friendly 3D Pixel Art Frames Recreate Moments From Gaming History
Who needs to visit the Louvre when you can create your very own art gallery at home? With these eye-catching pixel art frames from Level Up Labs, you can bring some of the most iconic moments of gaming to your home and office, decorating your space with retro classics like Castlevania, Contra, and...
One Of The Best Modern Fantasy Novels Is Getting A Gorgeous Anniversary Edition
Susanna Clarke's genre-bending debut novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell was a literary sensation in 2004. It garnered many rave reviews and spent three months on the New York Times Best Seller list while nabbing a litany of nominations for coveted awards. It would go on to win the Hugo Award...
How To Make A Banner In Minecraft
One of the easiest items to customize in Minecraft is the banner, which can be recolored and patterned to your liking. Banners are also used in a couple of different recipes, so knowing how to make one is going to be quite useful as you progress. To see how to craft a banner in Minecraft, check out...
The Best Dragon Age Book Deals Available Ahead Of Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Dragon Age: The Veilguard arrives for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 31, but if you're interested in diving deeper into the lore of Dragon Age ahead of the new game's arrival, you'll want to step away from your TV and get your nose into a book. Luckily, there's a variety of comics, encyclopedias,...
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