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Scalable Video Switch In Stock
All modules of the Scalable Video Switch are now in-stock and should start shipping Monday. Arthrimus also set up production in a way that should have faster restocks, with individual modules being restocked within a few days. This should completely eliminate the need for future pre-orders, barring...
Code Vein II: Mask of Idris Launch Celebrated With New Liv and Lou Wallpapers
Bandai Namco has released mobile and desktop wallpapers celebrating the launch of the Code Vein II Mask of Idris DLC. These wallpapers feature the DLC’s key art alongside Liv and Lou, with several resolutions available for desktop and mobile. Mask of Idris takes place within the Forsaken World, an...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says the original RPG "is very much enshrined within the story"
Asked about whether newcomers should play the original classic before starting its epic trilogy of remakes, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director says there's no "clear cut" answer. In some ways, knowing what happened in the 1997 RPG is crucial in understanding the Remake trilogy's story, but at...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says the original RPG "is very much enshrined within the story"
"That might also be a better way of doing it"
Primetime Review
For a program that only lasted 20 episodes over 3 years, it’s hard to state how much of a cultural impact Dateline NBC spin-off To Catch A Predator made within that brief window of time. The problem is that while it exposed the real threat of child predators preying on children online, the show’s...
Ace Combat 8 is one of the best-rated games of the year and a close second within the series
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve reviews are out, and its Metacritic score places it as the tied second-highest rated game in the series and one of the best-rated games in a packed 2026 calendar. Over on Metacritic, the PS5 version of Ace Combat 8 sits at a score of 87 after 52 reviews, which places it...
Ace Combat 8 is one of the best-rated games of the year and a close second within the series
Shattered Skies remains on top
Bethesda Issues New Official Statement on Fallout and Obsidian
Fallout developer Bethesda releases a new announcement for the franchise and Obsidian's role within it.
Id Software Is Still "Chaotic" Months After Layoffs
It's been months since the layoffs at Id Software, but there are still reports of horrible mismanagement from Xbox and toxicity within the studio.
In Control Resonant, It’s The Tiniest Details That Continue To Matter Most
Control is one of my favorite games ever. Six years after release, one of the things that sticks with me the most is a pencil. Within your first few seconds of playing, you happen upon your first memo. It's located at a security checkpoint and outlines a number of items that are not permitted...
Analogue 3D Firmware Update v1.5.1 Is Now Available, And Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Overclocking can now be toggled in-game. Analogue has released another firmware update for its Analogue 3D console, and this one adds the ability to toggle overclocking within the game itself. Another welcome change is the ability to customise unknown cartridges in your library. Read the full...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls PC Sales Figures and Player Count Spark Worry From Players About Game's Longevity
It’s been over a month since Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls released, and its early sales figures and player counts on PC are sparking concern within the fighting game community about its longevity. Arc System Works’ latest tag fighting game has suffered no end of discourse within the FGC; some...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls PC Sales Figures and Player Count Spark Worry From Players About Game's Longevity
It’s been over a month since Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls released, and its early sales figures and player counts on PC are sparking concern within the fighting game community about its longevity.
Arc Raiders’ Cheating Epidemic Is Being Dealt With 'Quietly and Continuously'
Arc Raiders' executive producer, Aleksander Grøndal, spoke to us about how the team is handling the cheating problems within the game right now.
Kimi K3.1 Model Teased Within Moonshot’s Internal Code Snippet And Expected To Land Before October, As Carnegie Finds 57 Percent Of Top Global AI Talent Now Originates From China
Moonshot won laurels for itself when it released the Kimi K3 model back in July to widespread acclaim. It is hardly a surprise, therefore, that the AI enthusiasts and netizens alike have been eagerly waiting for the next iteration of the model. And, we've just received the clearest sign yet that...
Asymmetric Social Deduction Action Game ‘Among Shadows’ Launches in Steam Early Access in Q4 2026
TMXN Games announced that its asymmetric PvP social deduction game Among Shadows will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in Q4 2026 for $10.99. Within a plague-stricken kingdom, Envoys of the Order of the Secret Fire have three days to stop an infection. During the day, Envoys investigate, collect...
Secret Base Video Shows Battletoads x Double Dragon Gaiden Crossover That Never Happened
A little Rash. Developer Secret Base has released a short clip created as a pitch for Battletoads content, presumably planned as potential DLC for the studio's 2023 release, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. The clip sees shades-sporting Battletoad Rash kicking ass within a stripped-down...
Arena Breakout: Infinite Bans Notice - September 9th
Hey everyone! As the security team of Arena Breakout: Infinite, we are highly aware of how important the game's stability and security is to players. That is why we have a 0% tolerance policy for any instances of rule breaking that occurs within the game (including but not limited to using plug-ins...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt interactive maps via Shackmaps
Our interactive maps for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cover each region and all the gwent cards, Witcher gear, quests, and more within them.
Halo Studios Cinematic Director Promoted and Laid Off Within the Same Week as Xbox's Brutal Restructuring Continues
Halo Studios cinematic director Josh Daniels has confirmed that he was promoted and laid off within the same week amid news that Activision has now taken over development of the next Halo game. Xbox’s big restructuring continues this week, with Chief Content Officer Matt Booty announcing 268...
Halo Studios Cinematic Director Promoted and Laid Off Within the Same Week as Xbox's Brutal Restructuring Continues
Halo Studios cinematic director Josh Daniels has confirmed that he was promoted and laid off within the same week amid news that Activision has now taken over the next Halo game.
Sega nearly killed Sonic before the movies revived the franchise
During a recent interview at the Tokyo Game Show, Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka recalled both the good and bad times. "During the worst times, I was told by the higher-ups that we should cancel the entire franchise. I had to fight within the organization to keep the franchise as long... Read Entire...
Xbox Announces Further Layoffs, Restructuring Within Activision, Bethesda
On the morning of September 22, 2026, at approximately 10:00 AM EST, Xbox announced further restructuring and the continuation of
Xbox Confirms Job Losses and Studio Changes, Activision to Make Next Halo Game
Halo Studios loses roles, Obsidian now under Bethesda. Microsoft has now confirmed the rumours of the next wave of job layoffs within its Xbox division, as well as important changes to its internal studio makeup. At a top level, 268 employees are losing their jobs across Halo Studios, other...
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