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Christopher Judge Prepared for Live-Action Kratos Role Before Declining at Age 62

Christopher Judge revealed he physically trained and auditioned for Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series before stepping away due to the grueling demands at age 62. The veteran voice actor also shared his thoughts on the recasting from Ryan Hurst to Dave Bautista following Hurst's bicep injury on set.

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Kit Harington Confirms No MCU Plans for Black Knight Return

Kit Harington has confirmed there are currently no plans for him to reprise his role as Dane Whitman, the Black Knight, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor expressed enthusiasm for the character's addiction-themed arc with the Ebony Blade but acknowledged Marvel's slate is fully mapped through 2027. Harington will instead appear as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series.

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Star Wars Zero Company Team Furloughed Weeks Before Launch as Co-Founder Lawsuit Exposes Studio Crisis

Bit Reactor furloughed up to 80 percent of its development staff weeks before launching Star Wars Zero Company, leaving a skeleton crew to support the game's release. The studio confirmed the move was its own decision, unrelated to publisher EA or Lucasfilm. A co-founder lawsuit filed August 12 revealed the financial collapse behind the acclaimed tactics game.

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Orbitals Review: Space For Improvement

Shapefarm's co-op adventure Orbitals dazzles with retro anime cutscenes and a cassette futurism aesthetic, but stumbles with a rushed finale and puzzles that rarely demand real coordination. The charming sibling dynamic between protagonists Maki and Omura carries the experience further than its mechanics do.

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PlayStation Users Eligible for $7.85 Million Class-Action Settlement Over Digital Game Pricing

PlayStation users in the United States may soon receive a share of a $7.85 million settlement from the Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment lawsuit. The case alleged anti-trust violations after Sony removed third-party digital vouchers, forcing players to buy games exclusively from the PlayStation Store. A final approval hearing is set for October 15 to determine distribution details.

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Star Wars Zero Company Devs Furloughed Weeks Before Launch Amid Lawsuit

Bit Reactor furloughed up to 80 percent of its staff in the weeks before Star Wars Zero Company launched on August 27. The XCOM-like strategy game earned the highest Metacritic score for a Star Wars title since 2004, but a skeleton crew now handles post-launch support while a lawsuit between cofounder Greg Foertsch and former COO Alison Kelly heads toward a 2027 trial.

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PlayStation $7.85M Settlement: Digital Game Buyers May Get Cash Payout

PlayStation users who bought digital games between 2019 and 2023 could receive a share of a $7.85 million class-action settlement. The lawsuit alleges Sony forced consumers to overpay by removing third-party digital voucher sales. A final approval hearing is scheduled for October 15.

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Xbox CEO Vows to Make Halo Popular Again While Franchise Co-Creator Questions the Approach

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has declared that restoring Halo to its former cultural dominance stands as a top priority for the platform holder. However, franchise co-creator Marcus Lehto has publicly questioned whether the current strategy can actually deliver that revival.

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Live TV on PS5 Launches Today With 100+ Free Ad-Supported Channels

Sony Pictures Television has launched Live TV on PS5 in the United States today, giving PlayStation 5 owners free ad-supported access to over 100 live channels and a growing library of on-demand content. The service integrates directly into the console's Media section and features programming from major partners including Amazon MGM Studios, Crunchyroll, FOX, and NBCUniversal.

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State of Play Returns September 3 With Dual Broadcasts and Final Fantasy VII Revelation Spotlight

Sony has confirmed the return of State of Play on September 3 with two back-to-back broadcasts starting at 6:00am PT. The first show will feature updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners before closing with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix. A Japanese-language State of Play Japan hosted by Yuki Kaji will follow immediately after with deep dives into games from studios across Japan and Asia.

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Pokémon Announces First Theatrical Movie in Seven Years: Pokémon: Wild Card Focuses on TCG

The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon: Wild Card, the franchise's first theatrical animated film since 2020, set to arrive in 2027 and beyond. Produced by CloverWorks and directed by Katsuhiko Kitada, the 25th movie in the series will center on a Pokémon TCG player and their Mimikyu partner, marking the first animated film without Ash Ketchum.

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Christopher Judge Prepared for Live-Action Kratos Role Before Declining at Age 62

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Christopher Judge Prepared for Live-Action Kratos Role Before Declining at Age 62

Peter Cullen's Final Optimus Prime Performance Arrives in New Animated Short

Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 1 Adds Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Six Other Titles

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Christopher Judge Prepared for Live-Action Kratos Role Before Declining at Age 62

Peter Cullen's Final Optimus Prime Performance Arrives in New Animated Short

Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 1 Adds Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Six Other Titles

Kit Harington Confirms No MCU Plans for Black Knight Return

Star Wars Zero Company Team Furloughed Weeks Before Launch as Co-Founder Lawsuit Exposes Studio Crisis

Orbitals Review: Space For Improvement

PC Gaming

Asus ROG Flow Z13 Drops to $1,699.99 on Amazon — Ultra-Portable 2-in-1 Gaming Laptop With 32GB RAM

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake Preview: Faithful Visual Overhaul Preserves Classic Strategy

Path of Exile 2 1.0 Launch Date Set for December 11, 2026 Across All Platforms

Exodus Gets April 2027 Release Date, Reveals Awakened Octopus Party Member Salt

Ananta Reveals January 2027 Release Date at Gamescom Opening Night Live

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September 2026 PS Plus Games Include Wobbly Life, Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Chained Echoes

PlayStation Plus September 2026 Lineup Leaked: Sniper Elite: Resistance Leads the Pack

PlayStation Pushes All-Digital Future With GTA 6 and Disc Production End Date

PlayStation Reportedly Reboots Horizon Hunters Gathering After Negative Playtest Feedback

PlayStation Plus Removes 10 Games Soon — Finish These Before They Leave the Service

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Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Launches With Translucent Green Hardware Lineup

Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

Where Winds Meet Launches on Xbox with Exclusive Game Pass Perks and Upcoming Hidden Mountain Expansion

Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition Revives a Bygone Gaming Tradition

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GTA 6 Previews Leave Four Major Questions Unanswered

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Weekend Deals: Tomodachi Life, Switch 2, Jurassic World 4K Collection and More on Sale

Goodbye, Lara Review: Crunchyroll's Near-Perfect Little Mermaid Reimagining

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Showa American Story Hands-On: Retro Pop Culture RPG Struggles With Combat Feel

Modern Warfare 4 Beta Loses Half Its Steam Players In 24 Hours As Reviews Turn Mixed

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Devs Promise Fix for Captain Price Hair Bug After Viral Backlash

The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Expansion Confirmed to Include More Gwent

Destiny 2's Final Update Ends 12-Year Era as Players Reflect on What the Game Meant

Riot Ends 2XKO Active Development in December 2026, Servers Stay Online

No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With 40 Free Updates as PlayStation Podcast Looks Back