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Palworld lead calls Steam Next Fest a gamble that's "still worth taking" despite the "AI slop era"
The discourse is swirling around Steam Next Fest. This fall's event has just started, and it's chock-full of AI-assisted releases and such, raising questions about its usefulness for promotion. One of the lead developers on Palworld has weighed in, speaking on the reality of what such a platform...
Select EPP/EDU: 85" Samsung Neo QLED QN80H 4K Smart TV + Music Studio 5 Speaker $1425.60 + Free S&H
Samsung [samsung.com] has for EPP and EDU Members: *85" Samsung Neo QLED QN80H 4K 144Hz Smart TV + Music Studio 5 Smart Speaker* for *$1425.60* when you follow the instructions below. *Shipping is...
Apple's new Pokemon edition Beats Pill has reignited my appreciation of wireless Bluetooth speakers
Apple's new Pokemon Special Edition Beats Pill has got me choosing a standalone speaker over my phone for music on the go.
New Double Fine Game Launches to Strong 94% Reviews, But There's a Catch
The latest title from Double Fine Productions, titled Thank You Bus Driver, has a 94% positive rating on Steam despite having a very low peak player count that has not reached triple-digit figures as of this writing. The new Double Fine game is the first release for the San Francisco studio...
PlayStation Founder Understands Why Players Want to Keep Physical Media Alive
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi speaks out about Sony's stance on physical media and shows sympathy for upset fans.
Even Sexyy Red Is Confused Why Storm Doesn't Have More Legendary Skins
Storm is one of a handful of female characters in Marvel Rivals with just one Legendary skin, and the pushback around this fact has become so great that even rapper Sexyy Red is speaking up about it. Marvel Rivals published a statement to its official social media profiles on October 15 that...
Even Sexyy Red Is Confused Why Storm Doesn't Have More Legendary Skins
Storm is one of a handful of female characters in Marvel Rivals with just one Legendary skin, and the pushback around this fact has become so big that even rapper Sexyy Red is speaking up about it.
Yeti 2 review: Speak easy
The sequel to one of the most popular microphones ever is here, and boasts even more customization and user-friendly options than the original.
This LA Noire Spinoff Idea Sounds Incredible
British actor Rahul Kohli (Saros, Midnight Mass) has a pitch for a new L.A. Noire game, and it sounds pretty great. Speaking to BAFTA Games, Kohli said he would like to see the franchise return with a spinoff that takes players through different time periods, as a cop, as they investigate different...
Kalshi esports volume reached $1.73 billion in twelve months
On Kalshi, in no month prior to October 2025 did esports contracts trade more than $0.4 million. In August 2026, they peaked at $391 million on the platform . In the twelve months to September, esports volume on the platform totalled $1.73 billion. It’s a small part of a vastly larger machine, but...
Palworld devs don't want to just "release 100 new Pals with the next update," says Pocketpair lead
Palworld has seen its fair share of new Pals since Pocketpair first launched its Pokemon-like survival game into the wild, with 1.0 adding 72 just over the summer – but that doesn't mean that the developers are in a rush to add loads more. Speaking in a new interview with MP1st, Pocketpair head of...
Street Fighter (Movie) Review
"I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself" -D.H. Lawrence I can't claim to be a huge fan of the Street Fighter franchise; I honestly haven’t played it since 1992. But the fact that the latest live action movie felt familiar speaks not only to the brand's endurance and appeal, but the film’s...
Street Fighter (Movie) Review
"I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself" -D.H. Lawrence I can't claim to be a huge fan of the Street Fighter franchise; I honestly haven’t played it since 1992. But the fact that the latest live action movie felt familiar speaks not only to the brand's endurance and appeal, but the film’s...
Cubyria Kickstarter campaign kicks off tomorrow
The Cubyria Kickstarter campaign goes live tomorrow, as Tabletop Gaming Live speaker James Borda lives his dream
The Simpsons reveals Apu’s new voice as he speaks for first time in almost a decade
Apu has finally spoken on The Simpsons for the first time in nearly nine years, with a new voice actor taking over the character following Hank Azaria’s departure.
Xbox strategist says he might be fired: "Because I told you the truth — We're using AI"
Xbox Business Strategist Brandon Stirrup has openly discussed the gaming industry’s use of AI, claiming that “we’re using AI” and suggesting he could be fired for speaking so bluntly about the technology.
Nvidia denies GeForce RTX 5090 cancellation rumours
Nvidia has denied rumours that it is discontinuing the flagship GeForce RTX 5090. Speaking in an interview in Taipei following the announcement of the RTX Spark, Jeff Fisher, head of Nvidia's consumer division, confirmed that the company isn't halting production of the top-tier GPU or any other...
LOUD make VALORANT history with second Champions title
VALORANT Champions 2026 saw LOUD beat Team Vitality 3-1, set a 1.49m peak and become the first two-time VALORANT Champions winners. The post LOUD make VALORANT history with second Champions title appeared first on Esports Insider.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Lets Players Choose Hard Mode From the Start, Dynamic Mode Returns
Speaking with Hardcore Gamer during Tokyo Game Show 2026, Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the game will feature a Hard Mode that players can select from the start. Unlike Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, it will not require completion of the...
GTA V NPCs Can Now Talk Back In Real Time With AI-Powered NPCTalk Mod, Free Release Coming Next Week
A new AI-powered modding toolkit called NPCTalk is bringing unscripted, real-time conversations to Grand Theft Auto V, allowing players to speak directly with NPCs and receive responses in their original, AI-cloned voices. Developed by Universal Modder, the open-source project aims to introduce...
Red Dead Redemption and Bully "nearly didn't happen," Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser says
Red Dead Redemption and Bully are some of Rockstar Games' most defining hits - outside of the juggernaut Grand Theft Auto series, of course - but those classics almost didn't happen, according to studio co-founder and former lead writer Dan Houser. Speaking to IGN, the former Rockstar lead explains...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 18, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on top before release
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 18, 2026 are now available. Pre-loads for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort have started, and as you’d expect, the game has already taken the top spot with that alone. Speaking of pre-loads, Final Fantasy Resonance gets a couple of spots...
Peroxide codes for product essences and other gifts (October 2026)
Peroxide has been able to get a significant amount of attention from the community ever since it was released. It provides an exciting experience, thanks to its enjoyable combat that doesn’t feel repetitive. However, if you're looking to enhance your fighter and reach the peak, you'll need Product...
Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Release Just Surpassed Black Ops 7's Peak
Despite some pretty troubling playercount numbers during its early beta tests, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is turning out to be a smashing hit with players already. With a several-year break between the previous entry in the Modern Warfare reboot series, Modern Warfare 4 seems to have broken out...
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