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Saw Genesis Delay Is Good News for Horror Fans

Saw Genesis has been delayed, but GameSpot argues the extended development time is actually positive news for the horror game. The extra months should allow the developers to polish the experience and avoid the technical issues that often plague licensed horror titles at launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESSep 25 · 149 views

Saw: Genesis Multiplayer Game Announced as Lionsgate Taps Mike P. Nelson for Next Film

Lionsgate has hired Mike P. Nelson to direct the next Saw film, with James Wan, Jason Blum, and Leigh Whannell producing. Bloober Team is simultaneously developing Saw: Genesis, a new multiplayer game where three players escape deadly traps while a fourth controls the carnage.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

GAME REVIEWSSep 25 · 148 views

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

Control Resonant launches today on PC with a day-one hotfix that directly addresses the inflated enemy health pools and sluggish early combat that marred the pre-release experience. Remedy's patch 1.3.3 reduces health values, speeds up Falter buildup, and buffs Dylan Faden's starting power, effectively baking the reviewer's suggested Assist Mode tweaks into the default difficulty.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

REVIEWSSep 25 · 152 views

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Finale Review — Time Travel, Romance, and a Rushed Ending

The Season 4 finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds delivers a time-travel story centered on Uhura that teases the show's eventual end while introducing a future romance with Scotty. Despite strong character work from Celia Rose Gooding, the episode resolves its central mystery with a deus ex machina that undercuts the tension built over the hour.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 24 · 139 views

Control Resonant Leaks Early as Pirates Urge Each Other to Buy Instead

Control Resonant launched today across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to strong pre-order numbers and an 8/10 review score from IGN. Despite cracked copies already circulating online, a surprising movement has emerged on piracy forums where users are urging each other to purchase the game to support developer Remedy through reported financial uncertainty.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 24 · 141 views

Luma Island Announces PS5 Release With Cross-Platform Play and 800K PC Players

Feel Free Games has confirmed that Luma Island, the farming and exploration simulation that attracted over 800,000 players on PC since its November launch, is heading to PlayStation 5. The console version will feature full cross-platform play with Xbox Series X|S and PC, plus online co-op for up to four players. Wishlisting is available on the PlayStation Store starting today.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

XBOX SERIES XSep 24 · 154 views

Meta's $1,300 VR Glasses Could Be the Costliest Way to Play Xbox Games

Meta is reportedly developing a premium pair of VR glasses priced around $1,300 that would stream Xbox games via the cloud. The device aims to serve as a high-end portable display rather than a standalone headset, relying entirely on a wireless connection to play Game Pass titles. If the reporting holds, this would mark the most expensive entry point yet for Xbox cloud gaming on a dedicated wearable.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 24 · 84 views

Minecraft LIVE Returns This Saturday With New Game Updates

Minecraft LIVE returns this Saturday with fresh announcements for the block-building phenomenon. Mojang will stream the showcase live across multiple platforms for players worldwide. The event typically reveals upcoming features, mobs, and biome updates before they hit experimental snapshots.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

GAME REVIEWSSep 24 · 315 views

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

A focused Chapter 1 demo at Tokyo Game Show redeems Final Fantasy VII Revelation after an overwhelming Gamescom showing. The 25-minute slice delivers story stakes, the new FITS class system, and Vincent's compelling Chaos form ahead of the April 8 launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 24 · 173 views

The Conjuring: Unspoken Announced as Netflix's First Cloud Horror Game for October 2026

Netflix has announced The Conjuring: Unspoken, the first-ever video game adaptation of the billion-dollar horror franchise, launching this October as a cloud-based cinematic paranormal investigation title. The game tasks players with scanning for supernatural signals at the Red Lion Inn to uncover what haunts a grieving family.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 24 · 200 views

Halo Fans Split on Whether Activision Should Reboot the Franchise or Continue Master Chief's Story

Halo fans are divided over whether Activision should reboot the franchise entirely or continue Master Chief's story following confirmation of a new development team and layoffs at Halo Studios. The debate centers on preserving Bungie-era canon, recasting aging voice actor Steve Downes, and whether new games should focus on Chief or original characters.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 24 · 112 views

Pokémon TCG Artist Akira Egawa Moved to Tears by Late Influencer Avery's Final Jirachi SIR Pull

Pokémon TCG artist Akira Egawa shared an emotional response after 12-year-old influencer Avery the Poké Kid pulled her Jirachi Special Illustration Rare card during his final pack opening before passing away from pancreatic cancer. The moment resonated deeply with the community, drawing parallels to Jirachi's lore about awakening to a voice of purity.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 24 · 185 views

Warner Bros. Delays Gremlins 3 to 2027, Pushes DC's Dynamic Duo to September 2028

Warner Bros. has reshuffled its 2028 release calendar, moving Chris Columbus's Gremlins 3 from November 2027 to October 6, 2027, and shifting the animated DC film Dynamic Duo from June to September 22, 2028. The studio confirmed the new dates with a teaser tweet reading "10.6.28. Only In Theaters."