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Rumored GTA 6 Actress Manni L. Perez Dodges Lucia Questions During Viral Livestream

Actress Manni L. Perez, long rumored to play Lucia in Grand Theft Auto 6, went viral after a recent Instagram livestream where she skillfully avoided fan questions about her alleged role. The stream peaked at over 2,100 viewers despite her account being only six months old with just nine posts. Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed most of the cast ahead of the November 19 launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Broken sword on calendar page with petition scroll representing Mass Effect fan boycott after BioWare closure

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Mass Effect Fans Launch Boycott Campaign After EA Cancels BioWare's Next Game

Mass Effect fans have mobilized a boycott of all EA products and services following the publisher's decision to shut down BioWare and cancel the next Mass Effect game. A petition demanding EA sell the franchise IP or transfer development to another studio has surpassed 76,500 signatures, while a leaked trailer for the canceled project has intensified community outrage.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Abelina surreal platformer illustration showing garden tools and mask on a branching path representing the game's afterlife…

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Abelina Preview: A Surreal Platformer From a Former League of Legends Animator

Abelina is a surreal platformer set in a natural afterlife, developed by former League of Legends animator Gabe Askew with music by Resident Evil composer Ryan Holladay. The game launches on PC in 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam now.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Film clapperboard with military dog tag and folded flag representing Call of Duty movie adaptation

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Call of Duty Movie Director Teases Story Exploring 'the Cost of War' Ahead of 2028 Release

Call of Duty movie director Peter Berg has detailed his vision for the live-action Modern Warfare adaptation, promising a film with "a very strong soul" that examines the burden of warriors. The film is set to hit theaters on June 30, 2028, following the recent release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Elden Ring movie adaptation illustration showing Erdtree, broken sword, and walking mausoleum representing the film's $200M…

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Elden Ring Movie Budget Nearly $200 Million, Making It A24's Most Expensive Film Ever

The Wall Street Journal reports that Alex Garland's live-action Elden Ring adaptation for A24 carries a budget of nearly $200 million, nearly triple the studio's previous record-holder Marty Supreme at $70 million. This places the FromSoftware adaptation in blockbuster territory alongside Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home and Jurassic World Rebirth, marking a massive financial gamble for the arthouse studio known for modest-budget prestige films.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Calendar illustration showing game recommendations based on play history

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Steam Launches Personal Calendar to Recommend New Games Based on Your Play History

Steam has officially rolled out its Personal Calendar feature after a year in Steam Labs testing, adding an algorithmic recommendation tool to the storefront that surfaces new and upcoming games tailored to each user's playtime profile. The feature appears as both a front-page widget and a dedicated page, filtering titles by tags, early access status, and wishlist state while refreshing daily with releases from the past month and launches in the next month.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Steam storefront interface with navigation links and 33 language selections, no Game Pass announcement present

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Steam Interface Text Provided Contains No Game Pass Announcement

The provided source material consists solely of Steam storefront navigation elements and language selection options. No information about Xbox Game Pass titles, release dates, or game announcements appears in the source text.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Green Metroid suit fragment cracking to show human arm, representing Samus Aran transformation in Metroid Dread

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Five Years Later, Metroid Dread's Ending Remains Nintendo's Boldest Body Horror Statement

Five years after its 2021 release, Metroid Dread's ending continues to haunt players with its Kafkaesque transformation of Samus Aran into the very creature she hunted to extinction. The game's exploration of body horror and identity through Metroid DNA mechanics sets up next year's sequel Metroid Ravenous to push these themes even further.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Avengers: Doomsday promo illustration showing baseball and superhero crossover

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Avengers: Doomsday Promo Debuts During World Series With MLB Stars and Retro Ebbets Field Setting

Marvel Studios unveiled an Avengers: Doomsday crossover promo during Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, placing Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, and Dr. Doom alongside MLB stars at a retro Ebbets Field. The spot aired on Fox and confirmed the film's December 18 theatrical release date while teasing Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

xbox controller on a calendar with november circled, representing helen chiang's departure and arkane lyon's potential…

X BOXOct 24 · 244 views

Xbox COO Helen Chiang Departs After Three Months Amid Industry Layoffs

Xbox's first-ever chief operating officer Helen Chiang has left Microsoft after just three months in the newly created role, ending a 21-year tenure at the company. The departure comes as Xbox continues restructuring that could see 3,200 employees lose their jobs this year, while Arkane Lyon faces potential closure by mid-November if a buyer is not found.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

A game controller on a torn contract showing failed $500 million and $800 million deals between Xbox and Netflix for game…

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Xbox and Netflix Fail to Reach $800 Million Exclusivity Deal for Game Adaptations

Xbox and Netflix could not agree on a seven-year exclusivity deal for game adaptations after Netflix's $500 million offer was countered at $800 million by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The deal collapsed amid Netflix executive shakeups including the firing of content chief Bela Bajaria, though both companies still plan to collaborate on individual projects like Gears of War, Minecraft, and Diablo adaptations.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Calendar page with October 26 circled and a game controller on top representing Steam Next Fest top demos and Emberville…

PC GAMINGOct 24 · 167 views

Steam Next Fest Top 20 Demos Revealed: Emberville Leads Early Access Launch

Valve has published the 20 most-played demos from the current Steam Next Fest, which runs through Monday, October 26 at 10am PT. The list features an eclectic mix of genres including the promising Emberville, which launches into Steam Early Access next week after a strong preview showing last month.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

A controller on a cracked shield with a star, representing Mass Effect 5 and BioWare closure

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Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer Respond to BioWare Closure and Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer

Voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer addressed fans on Instagram after EA announced BioWare's closure and the cancellation of Mass Effect Universe. A full-length trailer for the scrapped Mass Effect 5 leaked on Reddit days later, prompting Hale to share her hope that the franchise might still find a future.