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39 Years Later, An Iconic X-Men Villain's First Appearance Is Suddenly The Hottest Comic On The Market featured image for Haven gaming news, sourced from Polygon
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39 Years Later, An Iconic X-Men Villain's First Appearance Is Suddenly The Hottest Comic On The Market

A classic 1987 comic book has surged to the top of the market as anticipation builds for Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film reboot. Uncanny X-Men #221, which marks the debut of the villain Mister Sinister, has become a highly sought-after collector's item. The sudden popularity spike is fueled by casting news and the potential cinematic adaptation of several major comic storylines.

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(For Southeast Asia) First Look At The Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers featured image for Haven gaming news, sourced from PlayStation Blog
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(For Southeast Asia) First Look At The Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers

Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers for the PlayStation 5, themed around Grand Theft Auto VI. Designed to reflect the aesthetic of Vice City, the controllers will be released in black and white variants alongside the game on November 19, with pre-orders beginning on September 10 for players in Southeast Asia.

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Save $3,000 Off The Massive 83" LG Evo M3 4K OLED TV With Wireless Connectivity And 5 Year Warranty featured image for Haven gaming news, sourced from IGN
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Save $3,000 Off The Massive 83" LG Evo M3 4K OLED TV With Wireless Connectivity And 5 Year Warranty

A major discount on eBay has dropped the price of the 83-inch LG Evo M3 4K OLED TV to $2,499. This specialized television, which originally launched at $5,500, features a wireless transmitter box to minimize cable clutter, a high-brightness Micro Lens Array panel, and a five-year warranty. The deal represents a significant opportunity for console gamers seeking a premium display.

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'obsession' Breakout Inde Navarrette Finds Her Next Big Sci-Fi Thriller featured image for Haven gaming news, sourced from Polygon
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'obsession' Breakout Inde Navarrette Finds Her Next Big Sci-Fi Thriller

Following her standout performance in the horror hit Obsession, actress Inde Navarrette has secured her next major role in Apple Original Films' upcoming science-fiction thriller, The Waffle House Index. Produced by Plan B Entertainment, the film will feature Navarrette as both the lead actress and an executive producer in a bizarre story involving a hostage situation, natural disasters, and extraterrestrials.

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Constantly Reshape The World Beneath Your Feet In The Reality-Bending "Puzzle-First" Uncanyon, The Next Game From The Devs Behind The Trippy Maquette featured image for Haven gaming news, sourced from Rock Paper Shotgun
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Constantly Reshape The World Beneath Your Feet In The Reality-Bending "Puzzle-First" Uncanyon, The Next Game From The Devs Behind The Trippy Maquette

A problem that games have, I find, is that it's quite hard for them to inspire a sense of wonder. The kind of thing that old movies, before CGI, that would make you think, "how did they do that?" But games are all CGI, spiritually anyway, so it's a bit harder for the craft itself to truly wow in terms of not being able to comprehend how something works. However! I felt that today when I saw the reveal trailer for Uncanyon, a puzzle game from the devs behind Maquette set in the seam between unparallel realities...

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The Most Divisive Civilization Game Is Completely Free To Play On Steam For One Week featured image for Haven gaming news, sourced from Polygon
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The Most Divisive Civilization Game Is Completely Free To Play On Steam For One Week

Firaxis Games is offering a free-to-play week for Sid Meier's Civilization VII on Steam to celebrate the franchise's 35th anniversary. Running from September 3 to September 10, 2026, the promotion allows players to try the turn-based strategy game at no cost and purchase it at a 50 percent discount. The event coincides with recent gameplay updates and an upcoming developer panel at PAX West.

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Mousey City-Builder Whiskerwood Gets A Bit Wetter Today With A Hefty Nautical Update That Lets Your Rodent Kingdom Venture Out On The Open Seas featured image for Haven gaming news, sourced from Rock Paper Shotgun
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Mousey City-Builder Whiskerwood Gets A Bit Wetter Today With A Hefty Nautical Update That Lets Your Rodent Kingdom Venture Out On The Open Seas

You like putting a bunch of mice on a boat, don't you? Of course you do, it's always enjoyable seeing semi-anthropomorphic mice do human things! Now that we're on the same page, this is a good time to let you know that the new update for Whiskerwood , a city-builder where the cities are filled with mice ruled by nasty, greedy cats, has received a new update today where the friendly rodents can venture out to sail the seven seas.

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