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Director Zach Cregger has revealed how the upcoming Resident Evil film draws cinematic inspiration from the video game franchise. During a Reddit AMA, Cregger explained that the movie utilizes third-person and first-person visual perspectives to immerse viewers, while borrowing structural pacing from Resident Evil 4 and character-driven elements from Resident Evil 7.
Read on HavenNintendo has released a surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch 2, introducing an eight-player local split-screen mode. The patch also brings visual enhancements, faster loading times, and several gameplay adjustments to the long-running racing game, alongside updates for other first-party titles.
Read on HavenGTA 6's standard control scheme is causing an uproar for Rockstar fans after one YouTuber's preview
Read at PolygonOn this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re back on the Blizzard campus to talk all things BlizzCon 2026! We’re finding out what folks can expect whether they’re in-person at the Anaheim Convention Center or watching online from the comforts of their own homes when BlizzCon returns on September 12th and 13th. TRANSCRIPT The post BlizzCon 2026 Preview: We’re So Back! | Official XBOX Podcast appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Read at Xbox WireIt's a sim now. I'm a sim now.
Read at PC GamerIncludes a 2 year warranty.
Read at IGNSo far, new features have put a spotlight on longstanding issues.
Read at IGNBrand new with 5 year WD warranty.
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Read at IGNGeralt x Dandelion ship = Gerdelion.
Read at PC GamerYouTuber MikeShowSha described a two-hour Grand Theft Auto 6 preview that even surprised Rockstar
Read at PolygonFrictional Games has released a new 10-minute gameplay video for Ontos, their upcoming sci-fi horror game set on the moon. The footage highlights the game's focus on open-ended lab experiments, puzzle-solving, and a bizarre networked intelligence made of rats, while showcasing a visual style reminiscent of their previous title, Soma.
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Read at IGNBandai Namco has unveiled Ace Combat Online, a companion suite of live-service multiplayer modes launching alongside Ace Combat 8. The online component features cooperative PvE missions, competitive PvPvE battles, and a dedicated social airforce base where players can interact, play classic arcade games, and listen to franchise soundtracks. Progression is tied to a seasonal battle pass system called the Ace Pass.
Read on HavenLEGO's The Nightmare Before Christmas set has dropped to $160 at Amazon, marking a new low price for this build at the retailer with a discount of $39.99.
Read at IGNAvengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo have defended their decision to film the upcoming Marvel blockbuster without a finished script, with further tweaks to the movie taking place on set during shooting.
Read at IGNHBO has released a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first season of its remake of the Harry Potter book series.
Read at PolygonPutting two and two together, but coming up with a completely different answer.
Read at PC GamerThe latest Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone trailer teases key moments including Professor Snape, Quidditch, the Sorting Hat, and Harry’s parents.
Read at IGNThe Humble Choice September 2026 lineup is officially live. Members can snag 8 games - including Frostpunk 2, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and 6 more - for just $15 for the month.
Read at IGNFable's game director Ralph Fulton spoke to us at gamescom 2026 about character customization and confirms: Yes, it's in there.
Read at IGNSquare Enix has issued a statement denying it is exploring taking the company private after a report in Japanese business magazine Sentaku claimed the publisher had drawn interest from foreign investment funds.
Read at GamesIndustry.bizPolygon has an exclusive look at a new movie, Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass. Learn why Tom and Jerry are huge in Asia
Read at PolygonMayday Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up in this likeable Cold War buddy action-comedy.
Read at IGNSony announced two State of Play streams for September 3. Here's how you can watch the announcements live.
Read at IGNEvery Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the XBOX Store and on XBOX.com/IndieSelects. The grill’s cooling down, school is starting up, and the weather is changing. You know what that […] The post Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Read at Xbox WireNexus Mods just bought SteamDB, and fans are worried that it may make the platform much worse
Read at PolygonHow's this for an unhelpful opener: in a lot of ways, Lego Skylines is exactly what you think it is; but in others, it's probably not. Conceptually, it's a winner, of course - a city builder built with Lego! - and yet it takes things unexpectedly far. But also there's a lot that publisher Paradox and developer Iceflake Studios are keeping quiet for now, and I suspect it's in these still-mysterious details where the game'll really come alive.
Read at EurogamerNexon, not Blizzard Entertainment, to develop the next entry in the StarCraft real-time strategy series, according to a new report
Read at PolygonNvidia's hotly debated DLSS 5 tech, which uses generative AI to apply graphical filters to existing games, arrives this week, albeit only in one game. The game is NBA 2K7, and the GeForce drivers for DLSS 5 arrive Thursday night in the US (9pm PDT) and early Friday morning here (5am BST). This is only available for GeForce 50-series graphics cards, laptops and GeForce Now.
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