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NEWSAug 24 · 129 views

Warhammer 40,000 Audiobook Reads Out AI Training Ban at the End

Games Workshop has embedded an explicit prohibition against AI training into the audiobook edition of The Wicked and The Warped, with narrator Richard Reed reading the warning aloud. The move underscores the company's hardening stance as authors discover their novels in databases allegedly used to train major AI models.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 24 · 91 views

The Blood of Dawnwalker Confirms 60fps Console Support After Community Requests

Rebel Wolves has confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker will run at 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5, answering a frequent request from the community. The action RPG is targeting PS5 and PC platforms with no release date announced yet.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 24 · 106 views

Hayley Atwell Calls Peggy Carter's Multiverse of Madness Death a 'Complete Disservice'

Hayley Atwell has criticised the brief and brutal death of Captain Carter in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, calling it a "complete disservice to the character." Speaking at a London convention, Atwell revealed her on-set suggestions to improve the fight scene were dismissed by the production team. The actress is set to return as the character in Avengers: Doomsday, arriving December 18.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 24 · 122 views

Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord, and X Over GTA 6 Leaks Ahead of Netflix Premiere

Take-Two Interactive has filed subpoenas against Microsoft, Discord, and X seeking user data tied to the CyberLeek hacker group leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 footage daily. The legal action comes days before Rockstar's extended look at the game premieres on Netflix and months ahead of the November 19 launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESAug 24 · 120 views

Final Fantasy Resonance Announces Massive 120-Track Soundtrack Spanning Four CDs

Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy Resonance will receive a 120-track original soundtrack releasing on October 28th, just one week after the HD-2D game launches. The collection spans four CDs and includes 33 new compositions by Noriyasu Agematsu alongside 87 existing tracks from Brave Exvius and War of the Visions.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESAug 24 · 162 views

Vapor World: Over The Mind Launches to Backlash Over AI-Generated Cutscenes

Alive In's promising Soulslike Metroidvania Vapor World: Over The Mind entered early access on August 19 with 100,000 wishlists but quickly drew overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews focused on AI-generated cutscenes. Studio director Young Kim acknowledged the backlash and committed to replacing the cutscenes by the weekend, though the launch reputation has already suffered.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 24 · 113 views

The Batman: Part II Set Videos Show Batmobile Under Fire From GCPD

New set videos from The Batman: Part II filming in Glasgow reveal the Batmobile being chased and fired upon by GCPD and SWAT units, signaling a major breakdown in Batman's alliance with Gotham police. The footage also shows a mysterious blonde passenger and callbacks to the first film's "drops" drug storyline. The sequel opens February 18, 2028.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 24 · 239 views

Marvel Studios Confirms MCU Slate Through 2029: X-Men, Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 and Two Avengers Films

Marvel Studios has officially confirmed its entire film and Disney Plus release schedule through 2029, headlined by Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The slate includes a youth-focused X-Men reboot, a Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling, and Black Panther 3 with Denzel Washington joining the cast.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

GAME REVIEWSAug 24 · 145 views

Modern Warfare 4 Beta Loses Half Its Steam Players In 24 Hours As Reviews Turn Mixed

Modern Warfare 4's early access beta on Steam peaked at 115,145 concurrent players before plummeting to roughly 46,000 within a day, a near 50 percent drop that signals trouble for the shooter's PC launch. Steam reviews have settled at Mixed with 45 percent negative ratings, citing aim assist, time-to-kill, spawn logic, and map design as core problems. The truly open beta launches next week, but the early numbers paint a worrying picture for Activision's latest Call of Duty entry.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 24 · 133 views

Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense Controller Still Available for Preorder at Most Retailers

The limited-edition Battle Yellow DualSense Wireless Controller for Marvel's Wolverine remains in stock at most major retailers ahead of its September 15 launch. The $89.99 controller features claw marks and battle-damage detailing that Chris Reed calls one of the coolest PS5 designs yet. The matching Adamantium white variant has already sold out at PlayStation Direct.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 23 · 253 views

Gamescom Claims World's Largest Gaming Event Crown — GDQ Goes Global in 2026

Gamescom has officially become the world's largest gaming event following E3's closure, and its 2026 edition adds Games Done Quick's first-ever non-North American showcase. Major titles including Fable, Alien: Isolation 2, and The Blood of Dawnwalker are confirmed for the Cologne show.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 23 · 91 views

EverQuest Legends Devs Eye New Classes and Races for Long-Term Vision

Daybreak Games and Game Jawn developers have confirmed they are discussing additional classes and races for EverQuest Legends beyond the upcoming Kunark expansion. Executive producer David Youssefi stated the team would "definitely" add new content in the longer-term vision, though workload constraints make near-term additions unlikely.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 23 · 177 views

PlayStation Pushes All-Digital Future With GTA 6 and Disc Production End Date

Sony has confirmed it will cease disc production starting January 2028, while Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch as a digital-only title with physical editions containing only a download code. The company also sent an email reminding players that digital purchases grant only a revocable license, not ownership, sparking a community boycott.