Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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Square Enix has revealed a new hot springs feature for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation that grants permanent HP increases, unlockable bathing suit skins for party members, and a rubber Chocobo balancing mini-game. Director Naoki Hamaguchi shared the footage during SDCC Málaga, confirming the feature arrives alongside the game's April 8, 2027 launch on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival releases today on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support and shared saves. Developer Trailmark Games blends survival resource management with arcade brawler combat across three distinct characters, each with unique weapons, skill trees, and tailored level design that changes how every encounter plays out.
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has revealed he has not played GTA 6 and generally avoids open-world games, including those from his former studio. In a recent interview, Houser explained that his distance from the genre stems from a desire to avoid unintentional influence on his current creative work at Absurd Ventures. His comments offer rare insight into how industry veterans navigate creative boundaries after leaving landmark franchises.
HBO's Lanterns drew 12 million average viewers per episode but remains unrenewed as Warner Bros. Discovery navigates its pending merger with Paramount Skydance. John Stewart will next appear in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow film arriving July 9, 2027.
BeamNG.drive, the soft-body physics sandbox that has sold an estimated 8 to 15 million copies on Steam, launches on PlayStation 5 on October 19. The game brings its unmatched crash simulation and 12 open-world environments to console after more than ten years in early access.
Disney president and CCO Dana Walden has shut down speculation that the company plans to acquire Epic Games outright, stating that "those are not the conversations we are having right now." The comments came at Bloomberg's Screentime event last week, where Walden emphasized that both companies are currently focused on launching collaborative experiences to prove the value of their existing partnership.
Rockstar Games developers traveled across Florida with police officers and gang members to research GTA 6's virtual Miami and Florida Keys. Head of development Aaron Garbut detailed the studio's immersive approach in a new Love Magazine interview ahead of the game's release next month. The research trips included low flights over the Everglades and hovering above a live Beyoncé concert at a stadium.
Polygon highlights ten exceptional Nintendo Switch titles that flew under the radar despite strong design and unique mechanics. From HAL Laboratory's charming physics puzzler Part Time UFO to PlatinumGames' stylish action entry Astral Chain, these games deserve a second look from Switch owners.
Blade director Bassam Tariq opened up about his difficult exit from Marvel's canceled 1920s vampire movie starring Mahershala Ali. Despite the project's collapse, Tariq refuses to blame Kevin Feige, calling him a "good dude" with too much on his plate. The filmmaker also revealed new story details, including a planned horse chase through a speakeasy set in New Orleans.
Star Wars Zero Company headlines this weekend's best deals with a $12 discount bringing the tactical game down to $47.97 at Amazon. The 9/10-rated title earns praise for its cinematic presentation and a story focused on non-Force users. Several other notable games and tech items also see significant price drops for Sunday, October 4.
