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Bruce Straley Apologises After Calling God of War Laufey Gameplay Unexciting

The Last of Us director Bruce Straley criticised God of War Laufey's gameplay as unexciting during an Edge interview about AAA industry stagnation, then apologised to Sony Santa Monica after backlash. Straley clarified his comments targeted broader industry trends rather than the game's quality, noting the title's visual craft is mindblowing.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Why the GTA Timeline Doesn't Matter for Grand Theft Auto 6

Rockstar Games officially divides the Grand Theft Auto series into three unrelated eras: the 2D era, the 3D era, and the HD era that includes Grand Theft Auto 6. Each game functions as a self-contained story about self-actualization from a blank slate, meaning players can jump into the next entry without any prior knowledge.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Hideo Kojima Reveals Sony Cancelled Physint Funding, Studio Feared Collapse Before Xbox Rescue

Hideo Kojima has broken his silence on Sony's abrupt cancellation of Physint funding, revealing the decision left Kojima Productions facing potential collapse on its 10th anniversary. The legendary developer details how he secretly pitched the spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid as a multimedia IP to Xbox, securing a lifeline for his 200-person studio.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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The 10 Best First Partner Pokémon TCG Cards Ranked for the 30th Anniversary

The Pokémon TCG celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a ranked list of the ten best First Partner cards, evaluating artwork, affordability, and cultural impact. Greninja ex from the 30th Celebration set claims the top spot, while classics like Shadowless Charizard and Gold Star Torchic round out the lineup.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

REVIEWS1d ago · 64 views

EA Sports FC 27 Review in Progress: Tactics Shine While The Grounds Stumbles

EA Sports FC 27 delivers its strongest tactical system yet, letting players shape formations and roles with genuine strategic depth. However, the new open-world hub The Grounds feels like an unnecessary distraction plagued by technical issues and wooden voice acting. Our full scored review is pending further testing of Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and online play.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 65 views

The 10 Best Eevee Pokémon TCG Cards Ranked: From Jungle to Twilight Masquerade

A lifelong Eevee collector ranks the ten best unevolved Eevee cards in Pokémon TCG history, spanning from the 1999 Jungle common to the modern Twilight Masquerade Illustration Rare. The list blends personal anecdotes, artwork analysis, and current market values to determine which Eevee truly deserves the top spot.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 117 views

Father Loses Job After 9-Year-Old Spends $118K on Minecraft Channel Ads

A father named Dave says he lost his job and faces potential homelessness after his 9-year-old son Mike spent $118,000 on YouTube ads for his Minecraft channel "Mighty Mike Plays" using a corporate card. The family's video explaining the situation has drawn over 3 million views and skepticism from streamers including MoistCr1tikal, who questions the merch-only fundraising approach.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Bruce Straley Apologizes to God of War Laufey Team After Calling AAA Games Boring

Former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley criticized the AAA industry as "boring" in an Edge magazine interview, specifically naming God of War Laufey as an example of technically impressive but unexciting gameplay. Straley apologized to the Santa Monica Studio team on X/Twitter for dragging them into negative attention, while expanding on his concerns about innovation stagnation and live-service chasing in big-budget development.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 125 views

World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Overwhelmed by Record Player Interest, Blizzard Developers Stunned

World of Warcraft: Forever launched its beta this week to unprecedented player numbers that crashed servers and stunned veteran Blizzard developers. The Classic Plus MMO, set during the original game's first year, arrives November 4 after a beta period that rekindled memories of the brutal 2004 launch queues.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS2d ago · 107 views

Insomniac Confirms No Generative AI in Marvel's Wolverine After Glitched Signs Spark Fan Panic

Insomniac Games has officially confirmed that Marvel's Wolverine contains no generative AI assets after glitched bathroom signs triggered widespread concern among fans. The developer attributed the visual anomalies to a UV map bug with a fix currently in development. The clarification comes just days after the game's September 15 launch on PS5.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Lollipop Chainsaw Live-Action Movie Announced as R-Rated Prequel at Tokyo Game Show 2026

Dragami Games has revealed a live-action Lollipop Chainsaw movie at Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the franchise's first feature film. The R-rated action comedy will serve as a prequel to the original Grasshopper Manufacture game, following Juliet Starling through a catastrophic zombie outbreak at her school. An international production team including former ZDF Studios drama boss Robert Franke is attached to the project.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS2d ago · 135 views

HoYoverse's Nodusfall Surprises With Dark Fantasy Co-Op Action at Gamescom

HoYoverse's upcoming free-to-play action RPG Nodusfall impressed at Gamescom with satisfying combat and standout boss design that moves beyond its Elden Ring visual comparisons. The co-op focused preview revealed mythology-inspired enemies, a generous stamina system, and character progression without gacha banners.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS2d ago · 40 views

Insomniac Nerfs Wolverine's 'Fart Gas' Scent Trails After Player Backlash

Insomniac Games has released patch v.01.001.005 for Marvel's Wolverine, reducing the opacity of the controversial Scent Trails and Audio Sense indicators that players dubbed "fart gas." The update addresses community criticism that the visual effects were too intense and could not be disabled through accessibility options, with the studio now exploring toggleable settings for a future patch.