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LIFESTYLESep 26 · 231 views

Family Condemns $20,000 Pokémon Card Listing Using Late Son's Memory

The family of 12-year-old Pokémon content creator Avery Garcia has publicly condemned scalpers using his death to sell a rare Jirachi card for up to $20,000. Avery, known online as Avery the Poke Kid, passed away from pancreatic cancer on September 18th, and his final video showed him pulling the illustrated card from the 30th anniversary set.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 151 views

Control Resonant Buries Its Best Story Under Too Many Audio Logs

Control Resonant delivers Remedy's signature top-tier writing but drowns the player in an overwhelming volume of lore logs and audio recordings that disrupt the game's pacing. The sequel shifts focus from the Federal Bureau of Control's bureaucracy to a personal sibling story between Jesse and Dylan Faden, yet the sheer quantity of collectible text and autoplaying audio logs pulls attention away from that emotional core. While the lore quality remains excellent, the delivery system feels at odds with a game built around fluid movement and action.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESSep 26 · 207 views

Game Informer Confirms GTA 6 Cover Story With 12 New Screenshots Goes Live September 29

Game Informer has officially confirmed its exclusive 14-page Grand Theft Auto 6 cover story will launch for digital subscribers on September 29. The preview promises new details on Vice City, Leonida, weather systems, wildlife, and traversal across land, air, and sea. Twelve brand-new screenshots and artwork featuring protagonists Jason and Lucia will accompany the deep dive.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 96 views

US Court Orders Redditor to Pay Nintendo £3.4m Over Switch Piracy

A US District Judge has ordered former r/SwitchPirates moderator James "Archbox" Williams to pay Nintendo £3.4 million ($4.5m) in a default judgment for facilitating a network of shops offering pirated Nintendo Switch games. The ruling includes a permanent injunction barring Williams from distributing any pirated Nintendo titles. This marks Nintendo's latest aggressive legal action against Switch piracy following the Gary Bowser case and Yuzu emulator shutdown.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

TECHNOLOGYSep 26 · 211 views

MobyGames Launches Professional Tier Letting Developers Claim Credits and Build Portfolios

Video game database MobyGames has launched a Professional tier that allows developers to claim their credits and build personal portfolio pages through a verification process. The service costs $14.99 per month with a 45-day free trial, though developers cannot edit structural credit data or restore missing credits if they were removed from a game's official listing.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 92 views

Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Adds Toggles to Disable Scent Trails and Audio Clues

Insomniac Games has released update 1.001.006 for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, introducing three new toggle settings that let players disable controversial scent trails and audio clues for collectibles. The patch also fixes several bugs including stuck claws during a tree slide sequence and overlapping bathroom signs that sparked generative AI accusations.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 150 views

GTA 6 Fans 3D-Print $400 Collector's Edition Items as Rarity Debate Erupts

Rockstar's $400 GTA 6 collector's edition excludes the game itself, prompting fans to 3D-print the Macca the Alligator figure instead. The workaround has split the community between those praising accessibility and others arguing it destroys the collectible's rarity value.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 164 views

Roku Pro 4K OLED TV Drops to $799.99 Ahead of Prime Day

Amazon has slashed the price of the newly released 65-inch Roku Pro 4K OLED TV to $799.99 with coupon code ROKUOLED400, making it one of the most affordable OLED gaming displays on the market. The 55-inch model also sees a discount to $699.99 with code ROKUOLED300. Both sets pack HDMI 2.1, 120Hz refresh rates, and Roku's praised smart interface.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 209 views

8BitDo Ultimate 2C Drops to $24 for Prime Day, Packs Hall Effect Sticks and 1,000Hz Polling

IGN commerce manager Eric Song recommends the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller at its Prime Day price of $23.99, calling it arguably the best controller at that price point. The budget gamepad includes Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, a 1,000Hz polling rate over 2.4GHz wireless, and customizable rear bumpers without requiring any software. Only the lavender color is discounted, but Song notes it looks great in person.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 155 views

Infinity Festival Returns to LA November 12-15 With AI Focus Across Creative Industries

Infinity Festival is set for its 9th edition at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion from November 12-15, bringing four days of panels, screenings, and demonstrations centered on AI's expanding role across animation, gaming, filmmaking, and live entertainment. Presenting sponsors NVIDIA, HP, and Intel return alongside expected appearances from directors the Russo Brothers, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 110 views

PlayStation Survey Sparks Player Backlash Over Plan to End Physical Discs

Sony published a public PlayStation survey on September 25 that players are flooding with criticism of the company's plan to stop producing physical game discs in January 2028. The questionnaire asks about PS5 satisfaction across exclusive games, performance, and the DualSense controller, but community members are using open-ended responses to protest the digital-only future.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 26 · 109 views

Resident Evil Stunt Footage Reveals How the Katamari Monster Came to Life

Behind-the-scenes footage from Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie shows stunt performers strapped together to create the Katamari Monster's distinctive rolling movement. The practical reference work, filmed in July 2025, gave CGI artists a human foundation for the creature's locomotion as it chases Bryan through Raccoon City.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

GAME ARCHIVESSep 26 · 162 views

How to Play the Silent Hill Games in Chronological Order

The Silent Hill franchise spans nearly three decades and roughly 18 titles, but its timeline does not follow release order. This guide maps every major game from Silent Hill ƒ in the 1960s through The Short Message in the 2020s, explaining narrative connections and where to start.