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Star Wars Zero Company Began as a Titanfall Tactics Pitch Before Respawn Redirected It

Star Wars Zero Company launched in 2026 to strong reviews and a peak of 77,889 concurrent players on Steam, but new reporting reveals the tactics game was originally pitched as a Titanfall universe project. Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella rejected that pitch and steered Bit Reactor toward the Star Wars IP instead, leading to the game's surprise success despite the studio facing furloughs weeks before launch.

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Orbitals Review: A Charming Co-Op Adventure That Stumbles at the Finish Line

Orbitals delivers a visually striking co-op puzzle adventure inspired by 90s Toonami anime, but its promising foundation gives way to predictable mechanics and an underwhelming final act. The 10-hour journey shines in its character moments and early rhythm-based puzzles, yet struggles to evolve its core ideas.

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

The late Peter Cullen's final performance as Optimus Prime will debut in a 12-minute animated short titled Optimus Prime: Awakening, screening after 40th anniversary showings of The Transformers: The Movie. The film returns to international theatres in 4K from September 17–22, 2026, with new screenings announced across ten countries.

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

Microsoft has revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for September 2026, headlined by the 2020 shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The lineup spans seven games arriving between September 1 and September 15 across Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers.

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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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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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.