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NEWSSep 14 · 118 views

Roblox YouTuber Mathieo Storms RDC 2026 Stage to Protest Child Safety Failures

Roblox YouTuber Mathieo interrupted CEO David Baszucki's keynote at the 2026 Roblox Developers Conference in San Jose, shouting "We deserve better" while wearing a "Kids deserve better" shirt before being tackled and removed. The protest highlights years of criticism over the platform's child safety record amid a US Senate investigation and EU regulatory pressure.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 13 · 114 views

Overwatch Introduces Lifeweaver: Thai Scientist Brings Gardening-Themed Support Kit as 37th Hero

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed Lifeweaver as the 37th hero joining Overwatch's roster, a Thai support character whose biolight technology blends nature and science. Niran Pruksa arrives with a kit built around healing blossoms, petal platforms, and a life-grip ability that pulls allies to safety. His Tree of Life ultimate creates a massive healing zone that could reshape team fight positioning across all platforms.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 13 · 129 views

Blizzard Announces World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony

Blizzard closed the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony with a surprise reveal of World of Warcraft Forever, a "Classic Plus" MMO built by the Classic team and set during the game's original first year. The new experience launches November 4 on PC with three fresh zones, nine dungeons, over 1,000 quests, and a brand-new playable race.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 13 · 105 views

Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom Review So Far — A Surprise 2026 Campaign That Feels Like 2003 Never Left

Blizzard surprise-released Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom in 2026, delivering the first new single-player campaign for the RTS classic in 23 years. Early hands-on impressions reveal an ambitious story that blends classic Warcraft 3 design with MOBA-inspired mechanics and a new Forsaken Paladin hero, though the Definitive Edition graphics falter in cutscenes.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESSep 13 · 83 views

World of Warcraft: Forever Announced as Classic+ With November 2026 Release

Blizzard revealed World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon, confirming the long-rumored Classic+ mode set in the game's original timeline. The expansion launches November 4, 2026, with a level 60 cap, three new zones, nine dungeons, and the new Skyborne Elves race.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

CONSOLE GAMINGSep 12 · 106 views

God Save Birmingham Preview: Medieval Zombie Survival Finds Its Footing at PAX West 2026

Ocean Drive Studios' medieval zombie survival game God Save Birmingham showed significant narrative and combat improvements during a hands-on preview at PAX West 2026. The latest build introduces stronger onboarding, a revamped journal system, and physics-based combat that feels more natural than earlier versions. Co-op play has been announced for the full release, though it was not available in the demo.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 12 · 171 views

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Preview — 500 Weird Beasts and a Rolling Map That Might Make You Sick

IGN's hands-on preview of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World at PAX West 2026 reveals over 500 collectible monsters, dual protagonists Bianca and Nera with distinct playstyles, and a monster synthesis system that creates bizarre new hybrids. The Toriyama art style shines, but the rolling world map triggered motion sickness for some preview players.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 12 · 95 views

Roblox YouTuber Tackled On Stage At RDC 2026 Wearing 'Kids Deserve Better' Shirt

Roblox YouTuber Emathiio interrupted CEO David Baszucki's keynote at the Roblox Developers Conference 2026 to protest child safety concerns, wearing a shirt that read "Kids Deserve Better." Security tackled him on stage as the platform faces a U.S. Senate investigation, wrongful death lawsuits, and criticism over executive comments about gambling markets and parental responsibility.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 12 · 95 views

Netflix's Steps Reimagines Cinderella Through the Stepsisters' Eyes This November

Netflix's animated film Steps flips the classic Cinderella story by centering on Lilith, a misunderstood stepsister who accidentally turns her sibling into a frog while chasing her own magic. Co-directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, the film premieres November 20 with a voice cast featuring Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, and Bette Midler.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 12 · 276 views

GTA 6 Fans Review-Bomb Florida Nudist Resort Over Leaked Location Comparisons

Grand Theft Auto VI fans have bombarded the real-life Cypress Cove Nudist Resort in Kissimmee, Florida with fake Google reviews referencing leaked game details, prompting the owner to report coordinated review bombing and extortion attempts. The resort's management confirmed the reviews reference protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia, binoculars, and other specifics from September's massive GTA 6 leak.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 12 · 447 views

Over 40% of US Gamers Cancelling Game Pass, PS Plus, and Switch Online Blame Rising Costs

Circana survey data reveals that cost has become the primary reason US subscribers cancel Xbox Game Pass Essential, PlayStation Plus Essential, and Nintendo Switch Online. Over 40% of cancellers now cite budget pressure, up significantly from Q1, even as Nintendo Switch Online holds its price steady.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 12 · 113 views

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 · 126 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.