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LIFESTYLE1h ago · 20 reads

Amazon's Fall Audible Deal Returns: 3 Months for $0.99 Plus $20 Credit

Amazon has brought back its best Audible promotion of the year, offering three months of Audible Standard for just $0.99 per month alongside a $20 credit. The deal runs through October 27 and works for both new and returning subscribers, though availability varies by account.

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Red Rising Movie Adaptation Moves to Paramount as Theatrical Priority After Eight-Year Development

Vishal Kamal · 3h ago
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IGN and Toyota Bring Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming Booth to Los Angeles Comic-Con

Vishal Kamal · 5h ago

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Paranormal Activity: Threshold Resurrected as Free Playable Archive on Steam

Canceled horror game Paranormal Activity: Threshold returns today as a free Playable Archive on Steam. Developer Brian Clarke and publisher DreadXP revived the project after Paramount killed it earlier this year. The found-footage experience features rituals, strange symbols, and an ominous entity with no save system.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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Microsoft Extends Arkane Lyon Consultation as Marvel's Blade Development Continues

Microsoft has extended the consultation period for Arkane Lyon by one month while actively seeking a buyer for the studio. Development on Marvel's Blade continues during this process, which began in July and was originally set to conclude on November 13. Union representatives have criticized the potential divestiture as contradictory to previous assurances about the studio's financial health.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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INDUSTRY NEWS · 84 views

Steam AI Disclosure Debate Reignites as Tim Sweeney Calls Policy Partisan

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has renewed his criticism of Valve's mandatory AI disclosures on Steam, calling them politically partisan and economically harmful to developers. The debate coincides with Epic's own shifting stance on AI development while Steam continues to dominate game releases with over 18,000 titles in 2024.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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GAME REVIEWS · 112 views

Phantom Blade Zero Review: A Martial Arts Feast for the Eyes and Ears

Screen Rant has awarded Phantom Blade Zero an 8/10 score, calling it a martial arts feast for the eyes and ears. The action RPG launches on PS5 and PC for $59.99, promising spectacular combat and audiovisual presentation. Players seeking a stylish action experience should take note of this strong early reception.

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Red Rising Movie Adaptation Moves to Paramount as Theatrical Priority After Eight-Year Development

Red Rising Movie Adaptation Moves to Paramount as Theatrical Priority After Eight-Year Development

Vishal Kamal · 3h ago
Paranormal Activity: Threshold Resurrected as Free Playable Archive on Steam

Paranormal Activity: Threshold Resurrected as Free Playable Archive on Steam

Vishal Kamal · 8h ago
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXXVII Review — Decent Halloween Special Falls Short of Last Week's High

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXXVII Review — Decent Halloween Special Falls Short of Last Week's High

Vishal Kamal · 11h ago
Microsoft Extends Arkane Lyon Consultation as Marvel's Blade Development Continues

Microsoft Extends Arkane Lyon Consultation as Marvel's Blade Development Continues

Vishal Kamal · 18h ago
Phantom Blade Zero Review Roundup: S-Game's Debut Scores 88 Metacritic, 91 OpenCritic

Phantom Blade Zero Review Roundup: S-Game's Debut Scores 88 Metacritic, 91 OpenCritic

Vishal Kamal · 21h ago

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Paranormal Activity: Threshold Resurrected as Free Playable Archive on Steam

Vishal Kamal · 8h ago
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Epic Games Boss Tim Sweeney Doubles Down on Valve Criticism, Calls Steam AI Disclosure a Political Act

Vishal Kamal · 17h ago
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Steam AI Disclosure Debate Reignites as Tim Sweeney Calls Policy Partisan

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Phantom Blade Zero Review: A Damn Good Action Game That Shouldn't Be Ignored

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

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago

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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 · 1w ago
PlayStation Fan Recovers Hacked PSN Account — But Warns Most Users Lack His Connections

PlayStation Fan Recovers Hacked PSN Account — But Warns Most Users Lack His Connections

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago
Physint Budget Far Below Original PlayStation Deal, Industry Sources Say

Physint Budget Far Below Original PlayStation Deal, Industry Sources Say

Vishal Kamal · 4w ago
Marvel's Wolverine Share of the Week Highlights Ferocious Fan Captures

Marvel's Wolverine Share of the Week Highlights Ferocious Fan Captures

Vishal Kamal · 4w ago
PlayStation Surveys Developers on Physical Games After Disc Decision Sparks Backlash

PlayStation Surveys Developers on Physical Games After Disc Decision Sparks Backlash

Vishal Kamal · 4w ago

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Xbox COO Helen Chiang Departs After Three Months Amid Industry Layoffs

Vishal Kamal · 3d ago
Xbox Surveys Players on Potential Return to Full Console Exclusivity

Xbox Surveys Players on Potential Return to Full Console Exclusivity

Vishal Kamal · 1w 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 · 1w ago
Microsoft Announces Xbox Labs to Explore AI-Accelerated Game Development

Microsoft Announces Xbox Labs to Explore AI-Accelerated Game Development

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago
Xbox Announces New Labs Division to Explore Emerging Gaming Technologies

Xbox Announces New Labs Division to Explore Emerging Gaming Technologies

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago

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Phantom Blade Zero Review: The Best Action Game of 2026 Has a Story Problem

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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PEAK Launches on Xbox Series X|S Today With Crossplay and All Content Updates

Vishal Kamal · 4d ago
GTA 6 Launch Trailer Drops — Here Is What We Saw

GTA 6 Launch Trailer Drops — Here Is What We Saw

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Hands-On: A Classic Reforged for Switch 2

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Hands-On: A Classic Reforged for Switch 2

Vishal Kamal · 1w ago
Weird Steam Adventure Channels Tim Burton Horror Aesthetic

Weird Steam Adventure Channels Tim Burton Horror Aesthetic

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago

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Phantom Blade Zero Review Roundup: S-Game's Debut Scores 88 Metacritic, 91 OpenCritic

Vishal Kamal · 21h ago
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Phantom Blade Zero Review: A Damn Good Action Game That Shouldn't Be Ignored

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

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
A sword and lantern representing Phantom Blade Zero's kungfupunk combat and 88 Metacritic score

Phantom Blade Zero Review: The Best Action Game of 2026 Has a Story Problem

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago
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Phantom Blade Zero Review In Progress: S-Game's Debut Could Redefine Action RPGs

Vishal Kamal · 1d ago

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Cyberpunk 2077 Free Edgerunners 2 Update Adds Anime Quest, Dual Wielding, and Xbox Play Anywhere

Vishal Kamal · 4d 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
Starfield Seamless Landing Mod Brings Atmospheric Entry and Cloud Transitions Without Loading Screens

Starfield Seamless Landing Mod Brings Atmospheric Entry and Cloud Transitions Without Loading Screens

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year Two Detailed at Club Chaos Event — Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year Two Detailed at Club Chaos Event

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago
Blizzard Ignores Diablo 4 Season 15's Biggest Bug

Blizzard Ignores Diablo 4 Season 15's Biggest Bug

Vishal Kamal · 3w ago
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