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Paradox Interactive has banned Discord profile pictures of historical figures born after January 1, 1800, following a moderator's decision to ban a user for using an image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The move sparked review bombing on Steam and accusations of political bias against the Hearts of Iron IV developer.
Fortnite's annual Fortnitemares Halloween event launches October 1 with a highly anticipated Five Nights at Freddy's crossover featuring Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria as a new POI. The announcement became Fortnite's most-liked post ever on X, reaching 100,000 likes within an hour. Players can expect animatronic encounters, body-snatching mechanics, and FNAF skins in the Item Shop when Chapter 7 Season 4's third update goes live.
Marvel's Wolverine patch 1.001.006 finally adds three separate toggles to disable the controversial "fart gas" scent trails for collectibles and navigation. The update also fixes crashes, stuck-player scenarios, and the casino bathroom sign that sparked generative AI accusations.
The 1991 NBC series Dark Shadows: The Revival, a 12-episode remake of the cult classic Gothic soap opera, is now officially free to stream in full on YouTube. Ben Cross stars as Barnabas Collins alongside Joanna Going, Barbara Steele, Jean Simmons, and a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The series compresses the original's sprawling 100-episode time-travel storyline into just six episodes.
Lanterns Season 1 Episode 7 uses the Halogram backup to explore Hal Jordan's psyche and family legacy while delivering strong character moments between Hal and John Stewart. The episode ends with John reaching an alien world and Sinestro's return, setting up a finale with significant unanswered questions.
Behind-the-scenes footage reveals that Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film originally attempted to realize its Merged Monster through practical effects using five Cirque du Soleil performers strapped together. The production ultimately replaced the practical creature with CGI after the performers lacked the necessary agility and their heads remained visible during movement. Movement Coordinator Jakub Hudlický shared the experimental footage following the film's record-breaking opening weekend.
Legendary producer Todd Rundgren claims video games diverted boys' spending from music in the 1990s, creating the female-dominated pop landscape that produced Taylor Swift. The Bat Out of Hell producer argues gaming stole a generation of potential male rock musicians, though modern gaming demographics and artists like Lady Gaga complicate his narrative.
Creative Assembly's Lords of the End Times expansion for Total War: Warhammer III transforms the controversial End Times narrative into a playground where players can save beloved characters and reshape the apocalypse. The $9 DLC adds six legendary lords and three endgame scenarios that make the Immortal Empires campaign the definitive Warhammer Fantasy experience.
Double Fine has announced that Thank You Bus Driver launches in just over two weeks, bringing its chaotic rule-enforcement bus driving to players. The game emerged from Amnesia Fortnight 2026, a Kickstarter-backed game jam that has already raised $592,000 against a $400,000 goal with three days remaining.
Mojang has announced The Sift, the first new dimension coming to Minecraft since The End arrived in 2011. The Sift will debut in Minecraft Dungeons 2 on September 29, 2026 before arriving in Java and Bedrock editions in 2027, bringing new biomes, mobs, and exploration mechanics.
