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Dell has released the Alienware AW3926QW, the world's first 39-inch 5K monitor with RGB stripe tandem OLED technology, priced at $1,099.99. The display combines a 5120 x 2160 resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate and a three-year warranty that covers OLED burn-in.
Zach Cregger has acknowledged he underestimated how much Resident Evil fans wanted a direct adaptation of the games rather than an original story set during the Raccoon City Incident. The writer-director's film follows a new character, Bryan, and deliberately avoids retelling Leon or Claire's narratives. Cregger hopes viewers will recognize the love for the franchise embedded in the movie's many game references when it releases in theaters on September 18, 2026.
Amazon has cut the price of Kirby Air Riders on Nintendo Switch 2 to $51.99, a 26% discount from its $69.99 MSRP. The deal includes free shipping and marks the lowest price for a physical copy since June's Prime Day event. Walmart is also offering Onn MicroSD Express cards for Switch 2 storage expansion.
Analyst Daniel Ahmad reveals Sony now generates 59% more revenue per active PlayStation user compared to the PS4 generation, driven by PS Plus tier upgrades and increased software spending. The average user spends roughly $230 more annually than in 2018, though growth has flattened recently.
Kat Dennings shared a TikTok story about her grueling six-hour chemistry read with Tom Hardy for Mad Max: Fury Road. The actress described the intense acting exercises before revealing Hardy drove her home and stayed for tea with her mother.
The Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening emerged from a unique blend of developer romance and decades of fan devotion. Grezzo's faithful recreation of the 1993 Game Boy classic arrives with toy-like 3D visuals, an arranged soundtrack, and the new Chamber Dungeons mode.
DC Comics launches a new Legion of Super-Heroes series under the DC All In initiative, with Joshua Williamson writing and Hayden Sherman illustrating. The debut issue delivers an accessible entry point despite the franchise's notoriously convoluted history, though the artwork stands as the true highlight.
Italian YouTuber Mike ShowSha revealed that Rockstar developers confirmed fans have been measuring oxygen levels around the Rockstar North campus to predict GTA 6 trailer drops. One superfan went viral in June after camping outside the studio with acoustic equipment and reporting oxygen levels dropping to 20.3% and 20.04% after 5 PM, suggesting increased staff presence and imminent announcements.
Blizzard has confirmed BlizzCon 2026 will take place September 12th and 13th at the Anaheim Convention Center with 37,000 attendees expected. The event features a relocated main stage in Hall D with over 7,500 seats, a 70,000-square-foot Darkmoon Faire with new duck pond fishing, and six stages of programming including five concurrent esports tournaments.
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2 that introduces eight-player splitscreen racing and a new CameraPlay feature. The update also delivers enhanced visuals and shorter load times for all players.
