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The 1986 Animated Transformers: The Movie Is Getting a 40th Anniversary 4K Steelbook Edition

Everything you need to know to preorder the limited-edition 40th anniversary 4K steelbook edition of Transformer: The Movie.

Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Review

In Eurogamer's review of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom's action title is praised for its deep, parry-focused combat and exceptional characterization of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Despite some repetitive side content and pacing issues in its semi-open areas, the game's high-stakes boss fights, cinematic direction, and unique role-playing mechanics deliver a highly rewarding experience.

Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Exit from Saros Developer After 31 Years

Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen has announced his exit from the PlayStation studio after 31 years.

The Blood Of Dawnwalker Review

Eurogamer's review of The Blood of Dawnwalker highlights how Rebel Wolves, a studio formed by CD Projekt Red veterans, successfully channels the dark fantasy atmosphere of The Witcher 3. The game introduces innovative mechanics, including a dual human-vampire protagonist and a player-controlled time system, delivering a compelling and highly replayable role-playing experience.

Cult Simulator Join Us Recruits Four Real Ex-Cult Members To "Experience The Game's Darkly Satirical Take On Cult Life"

Developer Wolf Haus has brought in four former cult members to test its upcoming open-world survival game, Join Us. The playtesters, who possess over five decades of combined experience in various real-world groups, offered highly contrasting reactions to the title's satirical portrayal of cult dynamics ahead of its scheduled launch in early 2027.

“Aggressively” Selling PS5s Isn’t Needed, As Sony Focuses On Making More From Existing Owners

This November will mark the sixth anniversary of the PlayStation 5 console's launch, but in the years since its arrival, the gaming market has changed dramatically. The trend of consoles becoming cheaper over time has vanished this generation, as the PS5 now costs more today than it did in 2020, and the expectation is that Sony's hardware sales could slow down over time. Sony doesn't seem too worried about that, as company president and CEO Hiroki Totoki explained that there's no need to "aggressively" sell the...

Fable Reboot’s Main Story Is About 20 Hours Long, Dev Says

The upcoming Fable reboot from developer Playground Games will have a main story that should take about 15-20 hours to complete, the developers have stated. However, as with any game, your mileage may vary, and Playground believes the new Fable game can be played forever if players want to. Associate game director Will Kennedy told Polygon , "We have around 15-20 hours of mainline quest gameplay." He added that the game has another 15-20 hours worth of "side and open-world exploration content gameplay." "And then,...

GTA 6 Looks Like GTA 5? You’re Out Of Your Mind, GTA Actor Says

One of the things people have said about GTA 6 following the "extended look" trailer is that the game looks too much like GTA 5. One person who thinks that's a bunch of baloney is Ned Luke, the actor who played Michael in GTA 5. Appearing in a recent stream with Party Chat and House of Highlights, Luke said, "This looks nothing like Grand Theft Auto 5." His message to people who think GTA 6 looks like GTA 5? "I think they're out of their minds," he said. Lucia and Jason in GTA 6. He added that Michael's character...

People Are Reviewing The GTA 6 Extended Look On Letterboxd Like It’s A Movie

Reviews are already rolling in for Grand Theft Auto VI, but not the way you think. Letterboxd , a social media site focused on journaling films, is allowing users to log the GTA 6 extended-look trailer that premiered on Netflix last week. That means people can rate the 25-plus minute advertisement like a movie and even offer up their two cents--with humorous effect. One of the most popular reviews is from user eddyburback , who wrote: "Structure was a mess, narrative was vague and confusing (felt like a trailer...

Burger King Is Getting A 'dragon Ball' Crossover

'Dragon Ball' is coming to Burger King with a special sauce, toys, and a boba drink.

Helldivers 2’s First Great Competitor Is Officially Coming From The Dead By Daylight Devs

At Gamescom 2026, developer Behaviour Interactive showcased Exterminauts, a new cooperative shooter that draws heavy inspiration from Helldivers 2. Players act as expendable corporate contractors harvesting resources on a hostile alien world.

Adult Swim's Most Important Show Officially Goes On The Attack Against AI Animation

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Adult Swim, Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich have crafted a special 30-minute episode. The milestone broadcast features a massive crossover of the network's iconic characters, taking them from a chaotic cruise ship to a courtroom battle. The special serves as a passionate defense of human-made animation, directly targeting the threat of generative AI.

What It Took To Bring Stellar Blade: Complete Edition To Nintendo Switch 2 + Over Five Minutes Of Gameplay | Gamescom 2026

Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is officially coming to Switch 2 in 2026 and, to help with the wait, we're sharing over five minutes of gameplay from this upcoming version and our chat with DongKi Lee, CTO at Shift Up, about what it took to bring this action-adventure title to Nintendo fans.

New Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Update Will Turn It Into A Completely New Game

To celebrate its first anniversary, the free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra is undergoing a massive transformation. Developers plan to shift the title into a third-person fighting game to bridge a severe skill gap between veterans and beginners, though the announcement has sparked significant backlash from the existing player community.

After 6 Years, One Of The Rarest Pokémon Is Returning To Pokémon Go

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Pokemon Go, developer Scopely is bringing Armored Mewtwo back to the mobile game for the first time in six years. The rare variant, which originally debuted as a movie tie-in, will be featured in raid battles during the upcoming Go Fest Mega Finale event alongside Mega Mewtwo X and Y.

Sony's Next PlayStation State Of Play Coming This Thursday, Followed By A Japan And Asia-Dedicated Showcase

Sony has officially announced that its next PlayStation State of Play broadcast will take place on Thursday, September 3, featuring updates from first-party and third-party developers. The main presentation will conclude with an in-depth look at Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, and will be immediately followed by a dedicated State of Play Japan broadcast highlighting upcoming titles from Asian developers.

Buying COD: MW4 On Xbox Comes With A Special Perk Not Available On Other Console Platforms

Microsoft is encouraging people to buy the Xbox edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 by offering a special perk that players can't get on other console systems. People who preorder any edition of MW4 on a Microsoft Store--including Xbox or PC--will get a $5 digital credit back. Customers on PC will get a pop-up notification from the Xbox app within 35 days of MW4's launch on October 23 with their Xbox gift card; a similar pop-up notification will appear on Xbox as well....

Xbox CEO Refuses To Confirm Whether Next Console Helix Will Have A Disc Drive

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has declined to confirm if the company's upcoming console, codenamed Project Helix, will feature a physical disc drive. In a BBC interview, Sharma emphasized digital library portability and announced a new disc-to-digital initiative, while remaining silent on the hardware specifications of the next-generation system amid ongoing corporate restructuring.

PlayStation State Of Play Officially Returns This Week

Sony will stream a new PlayStation State of Play livestream on Thursday, Sept. 3, with a look at what's new for PS5 in the lead up to Tokyo Game Show.

Every Legend Of Zelda LEGO Set Released So Far

There aren't many LEGO The Legend of Zelda sets, but the existing ones are pretty epic.

Back-To-Back PlayStation State Of Plays Are Coming This Week

Sony has announced that there will be not one, but two, PlayStation State of Play events this week. The back-to-back broadcasts will feature "updates from studios around the world," Sony said in its announcement. The first event, kicking off at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on September 3, will feature updates from Sony's own development teams and third-party partners. The event will conclude with an "extended look" at Final Fantasy VII: Revelation. State of Play x2 Right after the first event will be a second State of Play, a...

EurogamerAug 31, 2026

Here's Every Announcement From Pokémon World Championships

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up in San Francisco this weekend, marking the franchise's 30th anniversary alongside the inaugural PokémonXP fan event.

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The Definitive ’80s Sci-Fi Thriller Is Officially Streaming For Free On YouTube

John Carpenter's horror masterpiece was ahead of its time

State Of Play & State Of Play Japan Return On September 3

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that two back-to-back State of Play digital broadcasts will air on September 3, 2026. The main presentation will feature global studio updates and an extended look at Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Revelation, followed immediately by a dedicated State of Play Japan broadcast hosted by Yuki Kaji focusing on Asian game development.

Lanterns: This Is Why They Changed John Stewart’s Origin Story In Episode 3

In the third episode of HBO's Lanterns, showrunner Chris Mundy reveals how the creative team reimagined John Stewart's origin story. The new narrative explores intense parental conditioning designed to eliminate fear, drawing thematic parallels to the programming of the robotic Manhunters.

Resident Evil Could Have Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever With Its New Movie

The upcoming Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, is projected to secure the biggest domestic opening weekend in the history of the franchise. Box Office Pro estimates the survival-horror movie will debut with $40 million to $50 million in North America, potentially doubling the previous record holder, Resident Evil: Afterlife.

34 Years Later, Captain Picard's Best Quote Is Still An All-Time Star Trek Classic

A retrospective on Star Trek: The Next Generation highlights why Captain Jean-Luc Picard's most profound quote comes from the classic fifth-season episode, "The Inner Light." Rather than a command from the bridge, this quiet reflection on time and empathy captures the true humanity of the character and the enduring appeal of the science-fiction franchise.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Director Defends DLSS 5 For Bringing Out ‘Original Artistic Vision'

In a series of social media posts, Daniel Vávra claims that DLSS 5 improves the rendering in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Forza Horizon 6 Appears To Have Been Quietly Delayed On PS5

Reports suggest that the PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 6 has been pushed back to 2027. While Microsoft originally scheduled the open-world racer for a 2026 release on Sony's console, recent industry reports indicate a shift in plans. This potential delay follows a period of strategic adjustments and leadership changes at Xbox, though a complete cancellation of the port remains highly unlikely.

Fable's Main Story Will Take Around 15 To 20 Hours To Complete

Playground Games and Xbox have revealed that the primary storyline of the upcoming Fable reboot will require roughly 15 to 20 hours to complete. Revealed during a Gamescom 2026 session, the developers also detailed an equivalent volume of optional side content alongside endless life systems that allow for indefinite play. The highly anticipated title is scheduled to launch on February 27, 2027.