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XBOX SERIES XOct 10 · 180 views

Gears of War: E-Day Draws 1.7M Game Pass Players and $37M Revenue

Gears of War: E-Day has attracted 1.7 million Xbox Game Pass subscribers since its early access launch, with over 722,000 of those players purchasing the $30 Premium Edition upgrade. Total revenue across sales, microtransactions, and upgrades has surpassed $37 million, though traditional copy sales sit at just 230,000 units.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 10 · 166 views

Militsioner Preview: Flirting With a 50-Foot Policeman to Escape a Flooded Town

Militsioner drops players into a surreal open world stalked by a 50-foot policeman who can pluck you off the street at any moment. The preview reveals a roguelike structure where flirting, gift-giving, and environmental puzzles all factor into escaping a town that floods each time you fail. Every run teaches new secrets about the colossal cop and the mysterious hand reaching from the sewers.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 9 · 196 views

Phantom Blade Zero Preview: Best Ladder Climbing In Games

Phantom Blade Zero impressed at Gamescom with fluid Chinese martial arts combat and a standout Lion Dance boss fight. The action RPG from S-Game Studio features a unique 66-day lifespan mechanic and circuitous level design that rewards exploration. Early hands-on time suggests this could be one of 2025's most distinctive action games.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

REVIEWSOct 9 · 117 views

Other Mommy Review: Jessica Chastain's Dual Performance Can't Save This Generic Horror

Jessica Chastain delivers a committed dual performance as a mother and her demonic doppelganger in Rob Savage's Other Mommy, but the film wastes its viral-worthy premise on a generic script and inconsistent horror execution. Despite a standout child performance from Arabella Olivia Clark, the 90-minute runtime drags as the movie borrows heavily from It, Smile, and The Conjuring without establishing its own identity.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

PLAYSTATION 5Oct 9 · 210 views

Phantom Blade Zero Preview: The Most Stylish Action Since Sekiro Arrives in 2026

IGN's hands-on preview of Phantom Blade Zero reveals a 2026 action RPG from S-GAME that delivers the smoothest combat since Sekiro, complete with Donnie Yen as a playable character. After over six hours with the game's opening act, the preview highlights diverse weapons, memorable boss fights, and a Sha-Chi resource system that adds surprising RPG depth.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

UNCATEGORIZEDOct 9 · 92 views

War Episode 2 Review: Divorce Mediation Turns Into Legal Warfare

HBO's War shifts gears in its second episode as Morgan and Carla enter a tense three-day divorce mediation. Their legal teams at Taylor & Byrne and Cathcarts engage in ruthless maneuvering while a mole leaks strategy to both sides. The episode slows the pace but sharpens the knives.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 9 · 89 views

Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Movie Announced at Paramount with Transformers Producer

Paramount Pictures has officially greenlit a live-action film adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077, attaching Transformers franchise producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura to the project. CD Projekt Red will collaborate directly with the studio to bring Night City and its iconic characters to the big screen.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

PC GAMINGOct 9 · 80 views

Skytech Ryzen Edition RTX 5070 Prebuilt Drops to $1,499.99 at Amazon

Amazon has discounted the Skytech Ryzen Edition RTX 5070 prebuilt gaming PC to $1,499.99 with free shipping. The system pairs an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU with Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GPU for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At this price, the full build costs roughly the same as buying the graphics card alone.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

XBOX SERIES XOct 8 · 218 views

Xbox Free Play Days: Screamer, Family Man, ARC Raiders Lead October 8–11 Lineup

Xbox Free Play Days returns October 8–11 with Screamer, Family Man, and ARC Raiders available for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. Timed trials for High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Little Nightmares III, and Rogue Waters are open to all Xbox players. Discounts up to 85% off let you keep progress after the weekend ends.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 8 · 182 views

GTA 6 Leaks Continue as 25 Minutes of Gameplay Footage Surfaces Online

A massive new leak has dumped over 25 minutes of alleged Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage onto the internet, marking one of the most significant breaches in the game's secretive development cycle. The footage appears to show early builds featuring the dual protagonists, Lucia and Jason, across various locations in the Vice City-inspired setting. Rockstar Games has not commented on the latest breach, which follows the historic 2022 hack that exposed the project years ahead of schedule.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

PC GAMINGOct 8 · 236 views

8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller Drops to $23.99 for Prime Day

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless PC Gaming Controller has fallen to $23.99 for Prime Day, a 20% discount from its already aggressive $29.99 price. This budget-friendly gamepad packs Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, a 1,000Hz polling rate, and custom mappable rear bumpers — features typically reserved for controllers costing three times as much.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

PC GAMINGOct 8 · 76 views

Marathon on PC Drops to $19.99 at Fanatical, Beating Steam Autumn Sale Price

Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is now available for $19.99 at Fanatical, undercutting Steam's Autumn Sale price of $23.99. This marks the lowest recorded price for the PC version since its March 2024 launch. The deal delivers a Steam code, not a third-party launcher.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 8 · 177 views

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days Sale Includes '3 for 2' on Zelda Books and T-Shirt Discounts

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight with a '3 for 2' promotion on Legend of Zelda books including the Ocarina of Time Legendary Edition manga. The sale also features discounted T-shirts celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary. Fans looking to expand their collection have until midnight to take advantage of these offers.