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Dave Bautista Gains 20 Pounds of Muscle to Play Kratos in Prime Video's God of War Series

Dave Bautista has added 20 pounds of muscle to reach 250 pounds for his role as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War adaptation. The actor stepped in after Ryan Hurst suffered a torn bicep during stunt filming in August, and his physical transformation addresses earlier fan concerns about his suitability for the part.

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Heat Director Michael Mann Hospitalized After Gun Range Accident

Vishal Kamal · 8h ago
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Persona 1 Remake Footage Leaks With Purple Aesthetic and Persona 5-Style Visuals

Vishal Kamal · 12h ago

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Suffers Crushing Input Lag in Multiplayer

Digital Foundry's analysis reveals that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 suffers from input lag up to twice as high as the PS5 version, putting Multiplayer players at a significant competitive disadvantage. While the Campaign runs acceptably at 30fps with visual compromises, the Multiplayer mode's 81ms docked and 100ms portable mode latency makes competitive play genuinely difficult.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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LATEST RELEASES · 1.3k views

Five Must-Play Nintendo Switch 2 Games Launching This November

Nintendo Switch 2 owners have five major releases to look forward to in November 2026, headlined by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on November 5. The lineup spans action-adventure, RPG, and strategy genres, with several titles offering Switch 2-exclusive enhancements.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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Persona: Be Your True Mind Footage Leaks, Sparking Remake Debate

Alleged gameplay footage for an unannounced Persona 1 remake titled Persona: Be Your True Mind has surfaced online, showing less than two minutes of modernized combat and exploration. The leak has ignited debate over its authenticity, with fans pointing to shared animations with the upcoming Persona 4 Revival as evidence it may be genuine.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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LATEST RELEASES · 269 views

Nintendo Declares November 1 Pikmin Day, Announces Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition with Voice Commands

Nintendo has officially designated November 1 as Pikmin Day and revealed that Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy launches November 12 with improved visuals and microphone support for voice commands. A free demo arrives November 2 featuring one standard level and two Dandori Academy time trials, while Pikmin Bloom prepares a secret caves update later this year.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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PC GAMING · 107 views

15 Horror Games Under $10 on Steam With 85%+ Ratings for Halloween

Steam is currently offering 15 horror games with user ratings above 85% for under $10 each, perfect for Halloween weekend. The full bundle costs roughly $70 and includes titles like Resident Evil 2 remake, A Plague Tale: Innocence, and The Excavation of Hob's Barrow at some of their lowest prices ever.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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Activision Apologises, Will Remove Itaewon Crowd Crush Footage from Modern Warfare 4

Activision has apologised to bereaved families and confirmed it will remove real footage of the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's opening cinematic via a November 12 update. The publisher acknowledged the inclusion caused deep hurt and stated the game never intended to trivialise the tragedy that killed around 160 people.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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Nintendo Declares November 1 Pikmin Day, Reveals Switch 2 Edition Updates

Nintendo surprised fans on Halloween 2026 by declaring November 1 as the first annual Pikmin Day and airing a nine-minute Direct dedicated to the franchise. The presentation detailed Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, a Pikmin Bloom winter update, and new animated shorts arriving monthly.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Heat Director Michael Mann Hospitalized After Gun Range Accident

Heat Director Michael Mann Hospitalized After Gun Range Accident

Vishal Kamal · 8h ago
Persona 1 Remake Footage Leaks With Purple Aesthetic and Persona 5-Style Visuals

Persona 1 Remake Footage Leaks With Purple Aesthetic and Persona 5-Style Visuals

Vishal Kamal · 12h ago
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives 12th November With Demo Tomorrow

Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives 12th November With Demo Tomorrow

Vishal Kamal · 22h ago
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Suffers Crushing Input Lag in Multiplayer

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Suffers Crushing Input Lag in Multiplayer

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
Five Must-Play Nintendo Switch 2 Games Launching This November

Five Must-Play Nintendo Switch 2 Games Launching This November

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago

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Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Expansion Launches July 2 with Viper and Pictomancer Jobs

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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15 Horror Games Under $10 on Steam With 85%+ Ratings for Halloween

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Delayed Four Weeks to February 23, 2027 — New Story Trailer Reveals Realmships, Bastion and Zephyr Jobs

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets New Game+ Six Years After Launch

Vishal Kamal · 3d ago
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Helldivers 2 Review Bombed on Steam After Anti-Cheat Breaks Quality-of-Life Mods

Vishal Kamal · 3d ago

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Dave Bautista Gains 20 Pounds of Muscle to Play Kratos in Prime Video's God of War Series

Vishal Kamal · 7m ago
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Persona 1 Remake Footage Leaks With Purple Aesthetic and Persona 5-Style Visuals

Vishal Kamal · 12h ago
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Persona: Be Your True Mind Footage Leaks, Sparking Remake Debate

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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PlayStation Plus Essential November 2026 Lineup Not Yet Announced

Vishal Kamal · 4d ago
PlayStation Plus October 2026 Lineup: Mafia: The Old Country Headlines New Additions

PlayStation Plus October 2026 Lineup: Mafia: The Old Country Headlines New Additions

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago

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Xbox COO Helen Chiang Departs After Three Months Amid Industry Layoffs

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago
Xbox Surveys Players on Potential Return to Full Console Exclusivity

Xbox Surveys Players on Potential Return to Full Console Exclusivity

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago
Xbox Announces Xbox Labs to Bring Old-Gen Games to Web Browsers

Xbox Announces Xbox Labs to Bring Old-Gen Games to Web Browsers

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago
Microsoft Announces Xbox Labs to Explore AI-Accelerated Game Development

Microsoft Announces Xbox Labs to Explore AI-Accelerated Game Development

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago
Xbox Announces New Labs Division to Explore Emerging Gaming Technologies

Xbox Announces New Labs Division to Explore Emerging Gaming Technologies

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago

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Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives 12th November With Demo Tomorrow

Vishal Kamal · 22h ago
Five Nintendo Switch 2 game cases on a November 2026 calendar with launch dates highlighted

Five Must-Play Nintendo Switch 2 Games Launching This November

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Nintendo Declares November 1 Pikmin Day, Announces Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition with Voice Commands

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Mouthwashing Live-Action Movie Announced With Jennifer's Body Director Karyn Kusama

Vishal Kamal · 3d ago
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Witchbrook Finally Gets a 2025 Release Window on PC

Vishal Kamal · 4d ago

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Monster Hunter Outlanders Review: A Surprisingly Competent Mobile Adaptation Hampered by Gacha Bloat

Vishal Kamal · 2d ago
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The Wolf Among Us Remastered Review: A Sinister Classic Still Haunted by Stiff Animations

Vishal Kamal · 5d ago
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Phantom Blade Zero Review Roundup: S-Game's Debut Scores 88 Metacritic, 91 OpenCritic

Vishal Kamal · 6d ago
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Phantom Blade Zero Review: A Damn Good Action Game That Shouldn't Be Ignored

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago
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Phantom Blade Zero Review: A Martial Arts Feast for the Eyes and Ears

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago

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Activision Apologises, Will Remove Itaewon Crowd Crush Footage from Modern Warfare 4

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Nintendo Declares November 1 Pikmin Day, Reveals Switch 2 Edition Updates

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets New Game+ Six Years After Launch

Vishal Kamal · 3d ago
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Cyberpunk 2077 Free Edgerunners 2 Update Adds Anime Quest, Dual Wielding, and Xbox Play Anywhere

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago
Pearl Abyss Admits Critics Reviewed Outdated Crimson Desert Build as Game Evolves Rapidly

Pearl Abyss Admits Critics Reviewed Outdated Crimson Desert Build as Game Evolves Rapidly

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago
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