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Footage and artwork have surfaced for Star Wars: Magellan, a cancelled multiplayer action RPG that would have let players choose between Jedi and Mandalorian classes. Developed by Echtra Games and NaturalMotion for Zynga, the project was shut down in 2025 when Zynga closed the San Francisco studio.
The Simpsons creators Al Jean and Matt Groening have publicly expressed interest in reviving the 2003 cult classic The Simpsons Hit & Run during a 2024 interview. Their comments represent the strongest indication yet that a remake or sequel could materialize after two decades of fan demand. The open-world action game remains one of the most requested titles for a modern return.
Sony has launched a new global marketing campaign called "It Happens on PS5" featuring a hero advert and worldwide installations. The campaign highlights upcoming PS5 games including Marvel's Wolverine, which launches on September 15, alongside titles like 007 First Light, God of War Laufey, and Grand Theft Auto VI.
Yeon Sang-ho, director of the hit zombie thriller Train to Busan, has detailed the video game and film influences shaping his new movie Colony. The director cites the classic puzzle game Road Runner and the 1978 sci-fi film Invasion of the Body Snatchers as key inspirations for the film's evolving zombie horde. Colony hits U.S. theaters on August 28.
Marvel has published an official 15-title Disney+ watchlist for Avengers: Doomsday ahead of its December 18 release, but notable absences include X-Men: Days of Future Past and the entire Iron Man trilogy. The list contradicts the Russo brothers' claims that the film starts from "phase zero" with no homework required, as returning characters like Captain America, Doctor Strange, Professor X, and Magneto all demand prior knowledge.
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36, according to a statement from her representative shared with ABC News. The performer was widely known for her voice roles in the Kingdom Hearts series and as Samantha Giddings in PlayStation's Until Dawn, alongside her television work on Heroes and Nashville.
Legendary X-Men voice actress Lenore Zann has welcomed Inde Navarrette to the role of Rogue with a warm video message recorded from Dublin, Ireland. Navarrette was officially confirmed as the live-action Rogue for the MCU X-Men reboot at D23 2026, marking the character's first big-screen appearance since Anna Paquin over a decade ago. The film, directed by Jake Schreier, arrives May 5, 2028.
PC Gamer's weekly Steam roundup highlights 32 games releasing on November 19, 2025, the same day as Grand Theft Auto 6's console launch. Lord of Undead leads the PC pack with 2,649 Steam follows, offering a grim third-person RPG where players build zombie armies and raze villages.
Valve has expanded Steam's language support with a significant update adding Ukrainian and several other regional options to the platform. The update appears across the storefront interface including navigation menus, community features, and support pages.
Mahershala Ali confirmed his MCU Blade film has been scrapped, but his breakout role as Richard Tyler in the 2004 CBS series The 4400 remains available to stream for free on Tubi. The four-season sci-fi drama follows 4,400 people who vanished across history and returned with mysterious abilities, delivering a complete story with a definitive ending despite its cancellation.
