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Blade Director Bassam Tariq Defends Kevin Feige After Marvel Cancels 1920s Vampire Film

Blade director Bassam Tariq opened up about his difficult exit from Marvel's canceled 1920s vampire movie starring Mahershala Ali. Despite the project's collapse, Tariq refuses to blame Kevin Feige, calling him a "good dude" with too much on his plate. The filmmaker also revealed new story details, including a planned horse chase through a speakeasy set in New Orleans.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Star Wars Zero Company Leads Sunday Deals at $47.97

Star Wars Zero Company headlines this weekend's best deals with a $12 discount bringing the tactical game down to $47.97 at Amazon. The 9/10-rated title earns praise for its cinematic presentation and a story focused on non-Force users. Several other notable games and tech items also see significant price drops for Sunday, October 4.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LIFESTYLEOct 5 · 441 views

SNL's GTA 6 and Zelda Skit Draws Backlash From Gaming Fans

Saturday Night Live Season 52 featured a Weekend Update sketch pitting GTA 6's Jason against The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's Link in a six-minute gaming showdown. The segment aired October 4, 2026, hosted by Dakota Johnson with musical guest Turnstile and a surprise Taylor Swift cameo. Gaming fans have largely criticized the sketch for relying on outdated stereotypes and a surface-level portrayal of Rockstar's upcoming protagonist.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Jagex Announces Fourth RuneScape MMO Built in Unreal Engine and Animated Series With MoistCr1TiKaL

Jagex has revealed a fourth RuneScape MMO currently in early development under the working title RS4, built on Unreal Engine and set in Gielinor's Sixth Age. The studio also announced an animated adaptation produced with YouTuber Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" White and Lyrical Media, expanding the franchise beyond games for the first time in its 25-year history.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Valorant Player Claims Inherited Hardware Ban From Secondhand CPU, Riot Anticheat Head Disputes Key Details

A Valorant player on Reddit claims they received a hardware ban after installing a secondhand CPU purchased on September 21, with the original owner's ban dating back to August 12. Riot Games anticheat head Phillip Koskinas disputes the story, stating hardware bans last a maximum of four months and cannot "infect" other components in a new system.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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RuneFest 2026 Reveals RuneScape 4, Reignited Launch, and Dragonwilds Roadmap

Jagex used RuneFest 2026 to confirm RuneScape 4 is in development on Unreal Engine alongside a major Reignited relaunch launching December 2. The event also detailed massive roadmaps for Old School RuneScape and the Dragonwilds survival spinoff through 2027.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

TECHNOLOGYOct 4 · 498 views

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Reveals Server Culling Anti-Cheat to Kill Wallhacks

Activision and Infinity Ward have unveiled Server Culling, a new anti-cheat system for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 that withholds hidden opponent location data from player hardware. The technology launches across every multiplayer map, Combat Outpost mode, and Warzone on October 23, 2026, aiming to make wallhacks functionally impossible by denying cheat software the information it needs to operate.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Jagex Announces RuneScape 4 at RuneFest, Reveals Unreal Engine Sequel Born From Dragonwilds Expansion

Jagex has officially announced RuneScape 4 during this year's RuneFest convention, confirming a full MMO sequel built on Unreal Engine. The project began life as an expansion for the survival game Dragonwilds before playtester feedback pushed the studio toward a traditional MMO direction. The new game aims to blend the visual identities of both RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape into a single experience.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

X BOXOct 4 · 207 views

Xbox Game Pass Loses Nine Games Including Clair Obscur Expedition 33 on October 15 2026

Nine games are departing Xbox Game Pass on October 15, 2026, headlined by the 2025 Game of the Year winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The turn-based RPG has been available since its April 2025 launch and will leave after nearly eighteen months on the service. Subscribers have until mid-October to finish these titles or purchase them at a discount.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Valorant Player Hardware Banned After Buying Used CPU From Previous Cheater

A German Valorant player found themselves hardware banned after purchasing a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D whose previous owner had cheated in the game. Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat system flagged the CPU's serial number, and the ban extended to every component in the player's rig. The incident raises serious questions about buying used PC hardware for competitive gaming.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Final Fantasy 9: Not Alone Appears on Steam With Extensive Language Support

Square Enix has quietly listed Final Fantasy 9: Not Alone on Steam, signaling a PC release for the previously unannounced project. The store page reveals support for over 25 languages, suggesting a global launch is being prepared.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

X BOXOct 4 · 296 views

Game Pass Loses Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Eight Other Games on October 15

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a GOTY-winning turn-based RPG with novel dodge and parry mechanics, is leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 15 after over a year in the library. Subscribers have under two weeks to experience its twist ending and expanded content before it departs alongside eight other titles including Pacific Drive and A Plague Tale Requiem.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Persona 4 Revival: No Gamescom 2026 Preview Exists Despite Rumors

A supposed CGMagazine hands-on preview of Persona 4 Revival from Gamescom 2026 has been circulating, but the source material reveals only a Steam storefront interface with language options. No actual preview content, gameplay details, or developer quotes exist in the provided text.