TheBadGamer — Gaming news, reviews and guides

Latest

All news →

TECHNOLOGYAug 9 · 131 views

Dark Matter Season 2 Premieres August 28 on Apple TV

Apple TV's sci-fi thriller Dark Matter returns for its second season on August 28, with new episodes releasing weekly through October 30. The series adapts Blake Crouch's 2016 novel about a physicist whose life is stolen by his alternate-universe counterpart.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 9 · 95 views

Dwayne Johnson Addresses Moana Live-Action Criticism as Box Office Struggles Continue

Dwayne Johnson has responded to the harsh critical reception of Disney's live-action Moana remake, which holds a 31% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes despite an 88% audience rating. The film opened to just $95 million globally against a $250 million budget, but Johnson emphasizes the cultural significance of Polynesian representation on screen.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 9 · 441 views

Marvel's Wolverine Leads PS5 Exclusive Lineup Through 2027

Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive slate runs through 2027 with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine launching September 15, 2026, followed by God of War Laufey and Until Dawn 2 next year. The lineup signals Sony's renewed commitment to console-only single-player experiences after years of simultaneous PC ports.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 9 · 104 views

Ambrosia Sky Review: A Timely Sci-Fi Cleanup That Asks Why People Stay

Soft Rains' debut title Ambrosia Sky blends fungal cleanup gameplay with a deeply empathetic narrative about why communities refuse to evacuate during disasters. The complete two-part release delivers a fascinating fusion of Metroid Prime exploration and Powerwash Simulator satisfaction, though its upgrade system and combat feel underdeveloped.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 9 · 157 views

Asus ROG XReal R1 Review: Great Glasses, Broken Dock

The Asus ROG XReal R1 delivers a crisp 1080p picture and a neat Instant 3D mode when plugged directly into a handheld like the Xbox Ally X, but the mandatory $849 dock drags the experience down with a stuck visual profile, glitchy 240Hz FPS Boost, and poor value against the $449 XReal 1S.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 8 · 142 views

The Legend of Zelda Movie Cast: Every Confirmed and Reported Actor So Far

Nintendo and Sony Pictures have confirmed Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda for the live-action Legend of Zelda film arriving April 30, 2027. Additional casting reports point to Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Dichen Lachman as Impa, and screen veterans Sam Neill and Yvonne Strahovski as Hyrule's monarchs.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 8 · 100 views

Amazon's God of War Series Recasts Atreus and Thrud for Season 2 as Production Hits Hiatus

Amazon's God of War TV series is recasting both Atreus and Thrud for its second season, with casting calls seeking "Teen" versions of the characters as the show moves into God of War: Ragnarök territory. The changes come alongside Dave Bautista entering talks to replace Ryan Hurst as Kratos after Hurst suffered a bicep tear on set, while production faces an extended hiatus until October.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 8 · 150 views

Nintendo Switch 2's 2026 Lineup Shifts After Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct

Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct revealed a tactics RPG that appears significantly larger and more system-intensive than previously shown, targeting a September 2026 release on Switch 2. The presentation reshapes what looked like a niche experimental year into a potential landmark lineup alongside Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 8 · 136 views

Palworld 1.0 Showed Me Why Everyone Loves Survival Games

Palworld 1.0's redesigned onboarding system converted a longtime survival game skeptic into an engaged player through its mission-based tutorial structure. The gradual introduction of crafting, base building, and Pal mechanics created an accessible entry point that previous survival titles failed to provide. Chris Reed details how the 1.0 update's hand-holding approach finally unlocked the genre's appeal.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 8 · 97 views

Brandon Sanderson Calls Speed Racer an Unironic 10 Out of 10

Brandon Sanderson has declared the 2008 Speed Racer film an unironic masterpiece on his podcast, praising the Wachowskis' vision despite the movie's poor initial reception. The author's endorsement coincides with a physical media resurgence that saw a limited-edition steelbook sell out completely.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 8 · 290 views

The Legend of Zelda Movie Adds Lydia Peckham to Cast Ahead of 2027 Release

The Legend of Zelda live-action movie has added actress Lydia Peckham to its growing ensemble, joining previously announced leads Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. Filming wrapped earlier this year under director Wes Ball, with the Nintendo and Sony co-production targeting an April 30, 2027 release date.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 8 · 235 views

DOOM: The Dark Ages Drops Under $21 in Fanatical Summer Sale

Fanatical's Summer Sale has slashed the price of DOOM: The Dark Ages on PC to under $21, making the critically acclaimed prequel its cheapest yet. The game earned a 9/10 from IGN for its weighty, satisfying combat that redefines the series' formula.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESAug 8 · 144 views

Wild Blue Skies Brings 90s Arcade Cockpit Feel to Xbox on August 13

Chuhai Labs details how Wild Blue Skies captures the spirit of classic on-rails shooters with modern controls, a Studio Ghibli-inspired cel-shaded art style, and an all-star voice cast including Jonah Scott and Suzie Yeung. The game launches August 13 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Page 60 of 650