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Lanterns Episode 4 Review: Strong Hal-John Dynamic Undermined by Wasted Villains

Lanterns Season 1 Episode 4 "The Weenie" delivers compelling friction between Hal Jordan and John Stewart but squanders major DC villains Sinestro and Hector Hammond in brief, inconsequential appearances. The episode continues the Manhunter investigation with clear Hannibal Lecter inspiration while revealing Zoe as the mysterious benefactor behind Will Macon.

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Entropy Early Access Review: A Post-Apocalyptic Tactical RPG Built on Fallout and Mordheim DNA

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The Batman Part 2 Teases Radical Direction Shift for 2028 Release

Robert Pattinson reveals The Batman Part 2 will take a radically different direction from its 2022 predecessor, with a February 18, 2028 release date confirmed. The actor describes Matt Reeves' script as a "quite radical change" that looks fundamentally different from the first film, while Colin Farrell confirms his return as The Penguin in two scenes.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hits No. 1 on Steam With 85 Metacritic Score

Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword surged from No. 6 to No. 1 on Steam within 24 hours of launch, drawing over 74,000 concurrent players on its second day. Critics have given the action game an 85 on Metacritic, praising its combat depth while flagging repetitive content and pacing issues that stretch a tight 12-hour experience to 25 hours.

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REVIEWS12h ago · 33 views

Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 Review: Solid 1440p Performer Hampered by Crowded Layout and Annoying RGB Software

The Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 packs an RTX 5070 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D into a tempered glass chassis that looks great on a desk but fights you during upgrades. At $2,299, it delivers respectable 4K performance with DLSS help, yet shines brightest at 1440p where its mid-tier hardware can actually hit high refresh rates.

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CONSOLE GAMING23h ago · 65 views

GTA Cheat Codes Taught a Generation the Joy of Breaking Video Games

A generation of players grew up treating Grand Theft Auto as a physics playground rather than a narrative experience, using cheat codes to spawn tanks, flying cars, and unlimited weapons. This hands-on experimentation revealed the depth of Rockstar's simulation systems in ways the intended progression never could. As GTA 6 approaches, the author argues that preserving cheat codes remains essential for understanding game design.

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How to Watch the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct

Nintendo is hosting two back-to-back Direct presentations in September 2026, starting with a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8 followed by a general Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 2 winter games on September 9. Both streams begin at 7am PT and will be available across multiple platforms including IGN's watch parties with pre-shows and post-show analysis.

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Pinetrail Preview: Calm Delivery Game With Flying Rickshaw Truck Heads to PC in Q2 2027

Pinetrail brings a peaceful twist to the delivery genre with a winged rickshaw truck, hookshot climbing, and boat mode for river traversal. The game launches on PC in Q2 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam now.

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The Gentlemen Season 3 Confirmed for Netflix: Release Window, Plot Details, and Guy Ritchie's Expanding TV Empire

Netflix and Guy Ritchie officially renewed The Gentlemen for a third season in August 2026, just before the second season premiered. The crime drama starring Theo James will likely return in 2028, continuing Eddie Horniman's turbulent rise through the British underworld.

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Kingdom Hearts Fortnite Collab Delayed to Sept. 17, Leakers Claim

Epic Games has reportedly pushed back the Kingdom Hearts collaboration in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, moving Sora and his Keyblade from a planned weekend drop to the next update on Thursday, Sept. 17. Dataminers point to decrypted Rocket League event assets as evidence the crossover was ready for this weekend before being held back. Fans can already preview the vehicle cosmetics coming to both games.

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Wolcen 2 Preview at Gamescom 2026 Leaves CGMagazine Cautiously Intrigued

CGMagazine previewed Wolcen 2 at Gamescom 2026 and came away cautiously intrigued by the action RPG sequel. The PC-exclusive title builds on its predecessor's foundation with new systems that show promise but need more time to prove themselves. Early impressions suggest the developers are learning from past mistakes while pushing the genre forward.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Mastery Monday Start Times and Buffs Detailed

Mastery Monday returns to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 on Monday, September 7 at 9 a.m. EDT, running for a full 24 hours. During the event, players can level up sprites twice as fast and earn double sprite dust from all sources. The article breaks down start times across seven major time zones so players worldwide know exactly when to log in.

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Entropy Early Access Review: A Post-Apocalyptic Tactical RPG Built on Fallout and Mordheim DNA

The developers behind Dread Delusion have launched Entropy into early access on Steam, delivering a post-apocalyptic tactical RPG that blends JRPG presentation with deep tabletop-inspired systems. Lead developer James Wragg cites Fallout 1 and the 1999 Warhammer spinoff Mordheim as primary influences, resulting in a game featuring permadeath, locational damage, and extensive character customization enabled by low-fi graphics.

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The Tetris Company Disavows White House 'Build the Wall' Knock-off, Calls Out Copyright Infringement

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The Batman Part 2 Teases Radical Direction Shift for 2028 Release

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hits No. 1 on Steam With 85 Metacritic Score

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Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 Review: Solid 1440p Performer Hampered by Crowded Layout and Annoying RGB Software

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Pinetrail Preview: Calm Delivery Game With Flying Rickshaw Truck Heads to PC in Q2 2027

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Steam Breaks 700 Weekly Releases as 74% of Games Struggle for Reviews

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

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

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

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

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Lanterns Episode 4 Review: Strong Hal-John Dynamic Undermined by Wasted Villains

Entropy Early Access Review: A Post-Apocalyptic Tactical RPG Built on Fallout and Mordheim DNA

The Tetris Company Disavows White House 'Build the Wall' Knock-off, Calls Out Copyright Infringement

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Entropy Early Access Review: A Post-Apocalyptic Tactical RPG Built on Fallout and Mordheim DNA

The Tetris Company Disavows White House 'Build the Wall' Knock-off, Calls Out Copyright Infringement

The Batman Part 2 Teases Radical Direction Shift for 2028 Release

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hits No. 1 on Steam With 85 Metacritic Score

How to Watch the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct

The Gentlemen Season 3 Confirmed for Netflix: Release Window, Plot Details, and Guy Ritchie's Expanding TV Empire

PC Gaming

Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 Review: Solid 1440p Performer Hampered by Crowded Layout and Annoying RGB Software

Pinetrail Preview: Calm Delivery Game With Flying Rickshaw Truck Heads to PC in Q2 2027

Steam Breaks 700 Weekly Releases as 74% of Games Struggle for Reviews

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

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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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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hits No. 1 on Steam With 85 Metacritic Score

Pinetrail Preview: Calm Delivery Game With Flying Rickshaw Truck Heads to PC in Q2 2027

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

Join Us Reveals 11 Minutes of Gameplay and Former Cult Members at gamescom 2026

Mega Man: Dual Override Preview — A Mainline Entry That Welcomes Newcomers Without Losing Its Edge

Game Reviews

Lanterns Episode 4 Review: Strong Hal-John Dynamic Undermined by Wasted Villains

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hits No. 1 on Steam With 85 Metacritic Score

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

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

IGN Ranks Top Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives: Donkey Kong Bananza Leads With Perfect Score

Updates and Patches

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Mastery Monday Start Times and Buffs Detailed

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

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