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Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno says the studio will continue producing physical versions of its games for as long as platform holders allow. The Silent Hill 2 remake developer argues that physical media creates an emotional connection between players and studios that digital distribution cannot replicate.
Capcom's Street Fighter adaptation topped the global box office with a $51.1 million opening weekend, splitting $31 million domestic and $20.1 million international. Critics panned the film with a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score, but audiences gave it a 79% positivity rating, calling it "dumb fun" with strong fight sequences.
Quentin Tarantino has confirmed he has written a script for his planned 10th and final film, but the director intends to complete his West End play and take personal time before deciding whether to produce it. The Popinjay Cavalier begins previews on February 23, 2027, meaning any film production remains years away.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition drops to a 365-day low of $53.42 for Nintendo Switch 2, including the Phantom Liberty expansion on a physical cartridge. The deal headlines a weekend roundup featuring discounts on Pikmin 4, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Star Wars Zero Company.
A PC Gamer writer used Crusader Kings 3 to simulate removing an aging, unstable ruler from power and found every peaceful and violent path blocked by game mechanics and bad luck. The experiment mirrors real-world frustration with entrenched leadership that refuses to step aside.
Dell has released the 32-inch Alienware AW3226Q, a 4K gaming monitor featuring LG's new RGB Stripe Tandem OLED panel technology, for $699.99 with free shipping. The display delivers 1,000 nits peak brightness, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a three-year warranty covering burn-in. It is available now directly from Dell.com.
Nuengnara "23savage" Teeramahanon says Malaysian police raided his team's Kuala Lumpur boot camp, handcuffed the players, and only released them after he dropped 32 kills on Kez in a match played in front of officers. The Xipto eSports carry also alleges police stole two jars of Nutella before leaving.
SanDisk's officially licensed microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2 delivers the fastest transfer speeds among tested cards, but load times remain nearly identical to cheaper alternatives. The premium price makes it a tough sell for most players who just want more storage.
Rockstar Games has released the official launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, giving players their most comprehensive look yet at the upcoming open-world crime epic. The trailer showcases the dual-protagonist dynamic between Lucia and her partner across the neon-soaked streets of Vice City. Fans can now dissect every frame ahead of the game's 2025 release window.
Bulkhead's free-for-all military sandbox Wardogs reveals a staggering winrate disparity between its three factions, with Blue Team (Lonestar) sitting at 15% compared to Red's 36% and Green's 49%. The developer confirms the gap is real and traces it to alpha-era map advantages and a self-reinforcing meme that drives competent players away from the blue spawn.
