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Resident Evil Film's Merged Monster Started as Five-Person Acrobatic Stunt Before CGI Replacement

Behind-the-scenes footage reveals that Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film originally attempted to realize its Merged Monster through practical effects using five Cirque du Soleil performers strapped together. The production ultimately replaced the practical creature with CGI after the performers lacked the necessary agility and their heads remained visible during movement. Movement Coordinator Jakub Hudlický shared the experimental footage following the film's record-breaking opening weekend.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 28 · 482 views

Todd Rundgren Blames Video Games for Taylor Swift's Rise and Rock's Decline

Legendary producer Todd Rundgren claims video games diverted boys' spending from music in the 1990s, creating the female-dominated pop landscape that produced Taylor Swift. The Bat Out of Hell producer argues gaming stole a generation of potential male rock musicians, though modern gaming demographics and artists like Lady Gaga complicate his narrative.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

MARKETPLACESep 28 · 285 views

Philips Multigroom 7000 Series Drops to £51.99 at Amazon UK Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon UK has slashed the Philips Multigroom 7000 Series to £51.99, a £43 discount from its £94.99 list price, ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days event starting October 6. The all-in-one grooming kit includes 17 attachments, 26 length settings, and BeardSense technology that adjusts power based on beard density 125 times per second.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 28 · 565 views

Lords of the End Times Lets Players Rewrite Warhammer Fantasy's Most Hated Lore

Creative Assembly's Lords of the End Times expansion for Total War: Warhammer III transforms the controversial End Times narrative into a playground where players can save beloved characters and reshape the apocalypse. The $9 DLC adds six legendary lords and three endgame scenarios that make the Immortal Empires campaign the definitive Warhammer Fantasy experience.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Double Fine Reveals Thank You Bus Driver Release Window and Kickstarter Progress

Double Fine has announced that Thank You Bus Driver launches in just over two weeks, bringing its chaotic rule-enforcement bus driving to players. The game emerged from Amnesia Fortnight 2026, a Kickstarter-backed game jam that has already raised $592,000 against a $400,000 goal with three days remaining.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 27 · 309 views

Minecraft Gets First New Dimension in 14 Years With The Sift

Mojang has announced The Sift, the first new dimension coming to Minecraft since The End arrived in 2011. The Sift will debut in Minecraft Dungeons 2 on September 29, 2026 before arriving in Java and Bedrock editions in 2027, bringing new biomes, mobs, and exploration mechanics.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 27 · 206 views

Rockstar's GTA Preservation Failure Leaves Most Classics Unplayable on Modern Hardware

Rockstar Games has failed to preserve the vast majority of the Grand Theft Auto series on modern platforms, with only three classic titles available on PS5. While Nintendo and Bethesda maintain extensive backward compatibility for their flagship franchises, Rockstar has abandoned pre-GTA 4 games and released a technically flawed trilogy remaster that disappointed fans.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 27 · 369 views

Disney Taps Jon Watts for New Star Wars Trilogy as Skywalker Saga Continues

Disney has reportedly selected Jon Watts to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy, positioned as the next chapter in the Skywalker Saga. The project remains early in development without an official greenlight, though sources say it is further along than most other Star Wars film projects currently in the works.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 27 · 342 views

Minecraft Gets First New Dimension in 15 Years With Nether Update

Minecraft is receiving its first new dimension content in over 15 years with the Nether Update, version 1.16, which launched on June 23, 2020. The update adds four new biomes, four new mobs, and a material stronger than diamond to the game's hellish underworld.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 27 · 274 views

Discord Users Protest Age Verification With Gruesome Wumpus Fan Art

Discord's new age verification system launched with bugs and a sarcastic corporate tweet that backfired spectacularly. Users responded by flooding the platform with violent fan art depicting mascot Wumpus being tortured and killed, with the top protest post earning 260,000 likes. The backlash reflects deeper privacy concerns following last year's significant data breach.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls Xbox Layoffs 'Great to See' as Restructuring Continues

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described the ongoing layoffs and restructuring at Xbox as "great to see" during a recent podcast interview. The comments follow 1,600 job cuts in July and another 1,600 planned before the fiscal year ends. Major franchises like Halo and Fallout are being moved between studios as part of the reorganization.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 27 · 237 views

5 Nintendo Switch Games That Deserve Switch 2 Editions

Nintendo has already delivered impressive Switch 2 Editions for titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but several major Switch games remain untouched. From Fire Emblem: Three Houses to Game Builder Garage, these five games could benefit from performance boosts, mouse controls, and bundled DLC on the new hardware.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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UK Deals: Switch 2 MicroSD Card Discounts, Corsair Gaming Headsets, and More

IGN's latest UK deals roundup highlights significant discounts on microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2, with options ranging from 256GB to 1TB. The roundup also covers early Prime Day savings on Corsair peripherals and the Switch 2 console itself at £354.99.