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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Legacy Review

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City remains a landmark sequel that improved on GTA III with motorcycles, aircraft, a voiced protagonist, and one of gaming's most iconic soundtracks. Released just 12 months after its predecessor in 2002, it captures 1986 Miami excess with a star-studded cast led by Ray Liotta as Tommy Vercetti. Despite dated auto-targeting and no mid-mission checkpoints, Vice City's personality and style make it highly enjoyable decades later.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 11 · 161 views

Rockstar Legal Filings Reveal GTA 6 Online 32-Player Format

Rockstar Games has inadvertently confirmed development of a 32-player online format for Grand Theft Auto 6 through legal filings in a wrongful termination case. The documents reveal studio director Jennifer Kolbe was "extraordinarily alarmed" by staff discussing the confidential feature on a union Discord server. This marks the first public acknowledgment of GTA 6's online component ahead of the game's November 2025 console launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 11 · 91 views

AOC Agon Pro 34-Inch QD-OLED Monitor Hits $399.99 With Four-Year Warranty

Amazon has dropped the 34-inch AOC Agon Pro QD-OLED gaming monitor to $399.99, its lowest price yet, with free shipping and a $200 instant discount. The curved ultra-wide display features a Samsung quantum dot OLED panel, 175Hz refresh rate, and a four-year warranty that covers burn-in and dead pixels.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 11 · 136 views

Wardogs Sells 1 Million Copies Day One, Hits 300k Peak Players on Steam

Bulkhead's new multiplayer shooter Wardogs surpassed one million copies sold and peaked at over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam during its early access launch. The PC-exclusive title attempts to bridge the gap between hardcore mil-sims like Arma and more accessible shooters like Battlefield. Console versions targeting PS5 and Xbox are planned for 2028.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 11 · 145 views

Wardogs Confirmed for Xbox and PS5, But Console Launch Targets 2028

Bulkhead's ambitious all-out warfare FPS Wardogs launches in early access on Steam today for $39.99, but console players face a long wait. The studio has confirmed Xbox and PS5 versions targeting a 2028 release window, suggesting the 1.0 launch aligns with the console debut.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 11 · 107 views

Amazon Luna Launches Game Streaming to Fire TV Without Controller

Amazon Luna now lets subscribers stream games directly to Fire TV devices without needing a dedicated Luna controller. The feature works through the Luna Controller app on iOS and Android phones, turning mobile devices into touchscreen gamepads. This update arrives as cloud gaming services face mounting pressure from Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia's GeForce Now.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 11 · 430 views

PS Plus September 2026 Lineup Thins Out But Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Still Delivers

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers get a slimmer selection this September compared to August's Helldivers 2 headliner, but Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound leads a respectable list of seven new catalog additions. The 2D action platformer launches September 29 alongside Dungeons of Hinterberg and Sniper Elite: Resistance, while Premium members also gain access to Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 10 · 118 views

Walmart Cuts LEGO Ideas Mineral Collection to $40 in Bricktember Sale

Walmart has dropped the LEGO Ideas Mineral Collection to $40 during its Bricktember sale, matching the set's all-time low price according to Camelmart. The 880-piece display set includes six vibrant mineral builds and three configurable shelving units aimed at adult builders.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 10 · 78 views

PS Plus September Lineup Headlined by RuneScape: Dragonwilds Arrival

Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for September 2025, with RuneScape: Dragonwilds leading the charge as the month's standout addition. The co-op survival title launches on PS5 on September 15th after a year in Steam early access. Eight other games join the service across the month, including WWE 2K26, Slitterhead, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 10 · 208 views

Redwall's Final Novel Orphans of Mossflower Arrives September 2027 After 16-Year Wait

The 23rd and final Redwall novel, Orphans of Mossflower, will be published posthumously in September 2027, concluding Brian Jacques' beloved fantasy saga 41 years after it began. The book follows 2011's The Rogue Crew and arrives 16 years after the series' previous installment, with fans speculating about connections to a 2010 contest-winning character.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 10 · 92 views

Topsky Dual Motor Standing Desk Frame Drops to $99 on Amazon With Coupon Code

Amazon is selling the Topsky Dual Motor Electric Standing Desk Frame for $98.99 after applying coupon code 4OGNYQG1, a price that undercuts most single-motor alternatives. The frame supports up to 225 pounds and fits custom desktops up to six feet long, letting buyers pair it with solid wood surfaces from Ikea, Home Depot, or Facebook Marketplace.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 10 · 283 views

Usual June Preview: Finji's Genre-Bending Adventure Blends Ghosts, Combat, and Midwest Commentary

Finji's upcoming adventure game Usual June launches October 28 on Windows PC, blending Devil May Cry-style combat with a coming-of-age narrative set in a fictional Midwest college town. The game features a custom Vocaloid voice system three years in the making, spectral crab enemies, and an astral plane threatening to erase the town from existence.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Gets December 2026 Release Date After 13-Year Wait

Level-5 has finally locked in a December 10, 2026 launch for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the first mainline entry since 2013's Azran Legacy. The puzzle-adventure series returns across Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC after a year-long delay that had fans fearing another postponement.