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NEWSSep 22 · 189 views

Rockstar Games Removes Scrapped GTA 5 DLC and Early GTA 6 Map Footage Online

Take-Two Interactive is removing YouTube videos and posts featuring leaked Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA 6 content from the 2022 hack. The material includes a scrapped Liberty City expansion, early GTA 6 map details, and cut dialogue hinting at alternate story outcomes. With GTA 6's release just two months away, the publisher is cracking down on unauthorized leaks to prevent spoilers ahead of launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 22 · 135 views

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Adds Auto Level-Up Option, Sparking Debate Over Difficulty and Accessibility

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed an automatic level-up feature at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that lets players match the recommended level for story missions without grinding side content. The announcement has divided the community, with critics arguing it removes challenge and perseverance from RPGs while defenders call it a valuable accessibility option for story-focused players.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 22 · 87 views

Bungie Promises to Evolve Marathon, Confirms Destiny Is Not Being Replaced

Bungie leadership has acknowledged Marathon's struggling player counts and pledged to reshape the extraction shooter into a deeper survival experience with greater player agency. Studio Head Poria Torkan and Marathon GM Josh Dean also confirmed that Destiny will continue with new stories and a return to the series' original promise, following May's controversial decision to shutter Destiny 2 content updates.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESSep 22 · 108 views

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Royal Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Royal Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with a full suite of story expansions and bonus content. Preorders are live now at Amazon for $59.99, though the game ships as a game-key card requiring a download. The release date remains unconfirmed.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 77 views

Hideo Kojima Says He Doesn't Know If Physint Will Be Xbox Exclusive

Hideo Kojima has confirmed that he does not know whether his next project, Physint, will remain exclusive to Xbox platforms. The legendary developer made the statement during a recent interview, leaving the door open for potential PlayStation or PC releases. For fans tracking Kojima Productions' next move after Death Stranding 2, the platform uncertainty adds another layer of intrigue.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 101 views

Marvel's Wolverine Hotfix Tones Down 'Fart Gas' Scent Trails and Adds Crash Fixes

Insomniac Games has released patch 01.001.005 for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, reducing the opacity of the much-mocked scent trails and audio sense indicators. The developer also confirmed it is exploring a full toggle option for a future update, while early sales estimates suggest 1.9 million copies sold.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 179 views

Silent Hill: Townfall Review — A Slow-Burn Stealth Horror That Respects Your Intelligence

Silent Hill: Townfall trades the series' traditional action for methodical first-person stealth across 13 hours in a fog-drenched 1990s Scottish town. The CRTV motion tracker and environmental puzzles create sustained tension, though the ability to see through walls dulls early scares.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 286 views

Hard Shark Games Released 29 Early Access Titles in One Day — And the Business Model Might Already Work

Hard Shark Games flooded Steam with 29 Early Access games on September 15, 2026, all using identical descriptions and template assets. Despite rock-bottom player counts and asset-flip accusations, the publisher may have already recouped its $2,900 store fee investment within five days.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 102 views

Lanterns Episode 6 Review: A Disappointing Pivot After the Mid-Season Peak

Lanterns Episode 6 struggles to maintain momentum after Episode 5's explosive climax, losing the Hal Jordan-John Stewart dynamic that defined the series. The 10-year time jump disrupts narrative flow, though Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner cameo and Hal's darkly comic funeral provide bright spots.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 101 views

J.J. Abrams' Fringe Now Streams Free on Pluto TV: A Cult Sci-Fi Gem Worth Your Time

J.J. Abrams' cult sci-fi series Fringe is now available to stream for free on Pluto TV, giving viewers a chance to experience the show's unique blend of hard science fiction and emotional character drama. The five-season series, which premiered in 2008, stars Anna Torv, John Noble, and Joshua Jackson as an FBI team investigating paranormal phenomena. Critics now recognize it as one of Abrams' most accomplished television projects.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 120 views

Lanterns Episode 6: Who Killed Hal Jordan? Ranking the 5 Prime Suspects

Lanterns episode 6 reveals Hal Jordan was shot point-blank in the Rushville football stadium bleachers with no signs of struggle. The series now ranks five suspects from John Stewart to Noah Macon, each with distinct motives and opportunities rooted in the town's 2016 alien conspiracy fallout.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 21 · 139 views

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Review — A Messy True Crime Mashup

Netflix's fourth Monster season stitches together Lizzie Borden, Aileen Wuornos, and Countess Elizabeth Báthory into a tonal disaster. The series invents most of its narrative while struggling to reconcile campy excess with serious drama. Sarah Paulson's Wuornos nearly saves the show, but the damage is done.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

PC GAMINGSep 21 · 107 views

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga Brings SNES JRPG Classics to Steam Next Year

Clear River Games announced Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga during the Tokyo Game Show PC Gamer presentation, marking the first official re-release of both Super Nintendo JRPGs. The dual package arrives on PC next year with a pixel-faithful presentation. Collectors have long paid premium prices for original cartridges, making this the first legitimate way to play both titles in decades.