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PlayStation Is Set to Pay Out $7.85 Million to Users as Part of Class-Action Lawsuit

Cade Onder — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:31:10 +0000

Big bucks.

PlayStation users may be eligible for a cut of a $7.85 million class-action lawsuit settlement very soon.

The class-action lawsuit, Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment, alleged that Sony violated anti-trust laws by forcing "consumers to pay more for certain digital games than they otherwise would have paid …

GTA 6 Gets Even More New Screenshots as Rockstar Locks in for November Launch

Michael Cripe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:32:24 +0000

Glory days.

It seems the drought of Grand Theft Auto 6 news has finally come to an end, as Rockstar has published even more screenshots for fans to comb through.

It seems the floodgates for GTA 6's summer marketing campaign have finally opened after last week's extended look gameplay premiere. Today, …

Sony CEO Explains Why It Isn’t 'Aggressively Marketing' the PlayStation 5 Anymore

Virginia Glaze — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:11:08 +0000

"We’re focusing on recurring revenue from the recurrent userbase."

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed that the company is no longer “aggressively marketing” the PlayStation 5, saying it’s not necessary now that the console is in the later stages of its life cycle.

It’s been nearly six years since the PlayStation 5 first released in November 2020. We’ve come …

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Dev Says GTA 6 Was 'Never Part of Our Thinking' When Choosing a Release Date

Michael Cripe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:45:36 +0000

"They'd buy it on any day that it came out."

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered will take on Grand Theft Auto 6 when both games launch this November, but the team behind the arena fighter said Rockstar's latest title was "never part of our thinking" when choosing a release date.

In case you haven't heard, GTA 6 …

PlayStation Claims Digital Games Are Not Really Owned by Players in Response to Class-Action Lawsuit

Virginia Glaze — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:24:56 +0000

"This makes sense," the company says.

Sony has given a divisive response to a class-action lawsuit that argues the PlayStation online store doesn’t make it obvious enough that players are merely purchasing a revocable license to play a game, rather than owning the entire game itself.

The lawsuit, filed on June 18, 2026, …

Shailene Woodley Reflects on Cut Mary Jane Role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Jim Vejvoda — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:27 +0000

"Spider-Man’s my favorite superhero; Mary Jane was my favorite character growing up."

You may recall that Shailene Woodley was cast as Mary Jane Watson in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. The Divergent and Big Little Lies actor shot her scenes opposite Andrew Garfield’s wall-crawler for what she now calls her “dream” role in the Marvel-Sony sequel, only to later …

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Has Finished Shooting Its Performance Capture, Confirms Naughty Dog

Cade Onder — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:53:36 +0000

Final countdown.

Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has wrapped shooting its performance capture.

Naughty Dog confirmed in a new social media post that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has concluded its "cinematic shoot." This means that all of the story content has been captured by the actors and likely …

Ubisoft May Have Accidentally Revealed the Next Nintendo Direct Date Thanks to a Just Dance Leak

Cade Onder — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:19:57 +0000

Coincidence? I think not!

Nintendo fans believe Ubisoft may have just revealed the date of the next Nintendo Direct, and if true, it's very soon.

Recently, a bunch of content from the new Just Dance game, Just Dance: Decades of Hits, surfaced online, prompting a response from Ubisoft. The studio confirmed the …

Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Exit from Saros Developer After 31 Years

Michael Cripe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:01:53 +0000

"Looking back, I feel immensely fortunate."

Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen has announced his exit from the PlayStation studio after 31 years.

The Saros developer shared the news with its followers with Kuittinen's final message, confirming today as his last with the team. It's a lengthy letter to fans that saw the studio head …

The Blood of Dawnwalker Video Review

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The Blood of Dawnwalker reviewed by Travis Northup on PlayStation 5, also available on PC and Xbox Series X/S."The Blood of Dawnwalker is my new favorite vampire game and one of the best story-driven RPGs I’ve played in a long time. The day/night cycle that has you juggling human and vampiric forms is awesome, and the constraints placed on how you spend your limited time ends up being one of the coolest, most wonderfully stressful parts of the adventure. Combat has a bit of a learning curve to it, but gets under your skin in all the right ways once you get the hang of it. Combine that with a story filled with memorable characters, gut wrenching decisions, and more endings than I’m ever likely to see, and this adventure kept me firmly in its thrall. Even if you aren’t particularly into the vampire fantasy, this is one that any RPG fan should absolutely not miss."

The Blood of Dawnwalker Review

Travis Northup — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This impressive, bloody cocktail is one of the year’s best open-world RPGs.

Ever since I first got infected with Porphyric Hemophilia in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind or ran amok in Los Angeles in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, I’ve been patiently waiting for an open-world vampire RPG that I could really sink my teeth into. Frustratingly, despite numerous attempts in all …

Sony Confirms 2 PlayStation State of Play Presentations for This Week

Michael Cripe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:38:53 +0000

Back-to-back.

Sony has confirmed not one but two PlayStation State of Play presentations will air later this week.

As part of a PlayStation.Blog post, the company revealed the first of the two showcases will start streaming this Thursday, September 3, at 6am PT / 9am ET / 3:00pm CEST …

What It Took to Bring Stellar Blade: Complete Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 + Over 5 Minutes of Gameplay | gamescom 2026

Adam Bankhurst, Michael Peyton — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

We chatted with DongKi Lee, CTO at Shift Up, to learn more about this much-anticipated port.

Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is officially coming to Switch 2 in 2026 and, to help with the wait, we're sharing over five minutes of gameplay from this upcoming version and our chat with Dong-ki Lee, CTO at Shift Up, about what it took to bring this action-adventure title to Nintendo …

Stellar Blade - Nintendo Switch 2 Screenshots

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Stellar Blade - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay Video | gamescom 2026

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Check out 5 minutes of action-packed gameplay from the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade in this video for the post-apocalyptic action-adventure game. In Stellar Blade, save humanity from extinction. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall. Stellar Blade: Complete Edition will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Stellar Blade is also available now on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC.

Lanterns: This Is Why They Changed John Stewart’s Origin Story in Episode 3

Scott Collura — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Ready. Aim. Fire.

Full spoilers follow for HBO’s Lanterns Episode 3.

This week’s episode of Lanterns, “OutKast,” really packs a wallop, detailing as it does the pretty messed-up origin story of John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). Whereas most comic-book heroes usually just have a dead relative or two to …

12TB of Steam Files Leak as a Decade’s Worth of First- and Third-Party Game Data Is Exposed

Luke Reilly — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:29:32 +0000

Data includes both completed and unfinished game builds published on Steam between 2003 and 2013.

Approximately 12TB of data has been reportedly extracted from Steam, which apparently encompasses everything that was published on the platform between 2003 and 2013.

According to Valve-related content creator Gabe Follower, the data has allegedly been gathered via a publicly accessible endpoint, and the process to collect …

Pokémon: Wild Card Announced for 2027

Miranda Sanchez — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:07 +0000

The movie puts Pokémon TCG and Mimikyu in the spotlight.

The animated movie Pokémon: Wild Card was announced during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.

"For the first time in seven years, a new Pokémon movie is on its way," The Pokémon Company President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara said, and highlighted that the movie's protagonist is a …

GTA 5's Michael Actor Defends GTA 6 After Doubters Say Rockstar's Games Look Too Similar

Michael Cripe — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:08:13 +0000

"I never looked that good."

Ned Luke, the actor behind Grand Theft Auto 5's Michael De Santa, said people who think Grand Theft Auto 6 looks too much like GTA 5 are "out of their minds."

Luke has remained an important figure in the GTA community since he first appeared as one of …

Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars Bombs in Theaters With $19 Million Global Opening

Michael Cripe — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:49:40 +0000

All bark.

Ridley Scott's The Dogs Stars bombed at the box office in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated global opening of $19.3 million.

It was a rough debut for the Disney and 20th Century Studios picture, which brought Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin to cinemas with …

Fable's Main Quest Will Take About 20 Hours to Beat

Michael Cripe — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:06:58 +0000

However, the "life systems are limitless, so you can play them for as long as you want."

Fable's main quest will take around 20 hours to beat, Playground Games has confirmed.

Associate game directors Will Kennedy and Craig Littler shared the estimated length for the 2027 fantasy RPG during a group Q&A attended by Polygon at gamescom 2026. While the Xbox and Playground say …

GTA 6 Fans Think They Found Jason and Lucia's Vice City Apartment in Real Life

Michael Cripe — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:27:56 +0000

Worth the wait.

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans think they've spotted the real-life inspiration for Jason and Lucia's Vice City apartment – but don't expect to ever visit it yourself.

Grand Theft Auto players have proven time and time again that they will go to the ends of the earth to learn …

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Added Verticality Adds EVEN MORE Things to Do | gamescom 2026

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is set to wrap up with 2027s Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and we are excited to finally battle the Weapons. We caught up with Naoki Hamaguchi, Game Director on FF7 Revelation, who gave us insights into how the Weapons are integrated into the story, Chadley's new role in the story, and what exactly he might be doing with all that combat training data...Final Fantasy VII Revelation is coming in early 2027 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), PC (Steam), and Xbox Series X|S.

GTA 6 Will Have No Microtransactions or Generative AI at Launch, Rockstar Says

Michael Cripe — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:16:09 +0000

Looming on the horizon.

Rockstar Games has said Grand Theft Auto 6 will have no microtransactions or generative AI when it launches in November.

The studio behind GTA 6 confirmed this year's monumental open-world game will dodge two potentially controversial practices during a conversation with Kinda Funny Games earlier this …

EA Motive's Iron Man Game Reveal 'Didn't Go as Planned,' But the Leak Has Marvel Fans More Excited Than Ever

Michael Cripe — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:37:20 +0000

Damage control.

EA Motive Studio's Iron Man game suffered an unexpected leak, but it may have resulted in Marvel fans being more excited about it than ever.

Leaks in the gaming world are generally perceived as bad. Just look at Grand Theft Auto 6, a game that suffered

The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms

Michael Cripe — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:56:58 +0000

"We’re big fans of people having access to tangible collectible things."

The Witcher 4 will still "have a box" for physical game collectors even after Sony stops supporting discs in 2028, CD Projekt Red has confirmed.

Studio joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the Cyberpunk 2077 studio still plans to release a physical edition during an interview with

Xbox CEO Teases a 'Family' of Project Helix Devices - IGN Daily Fix

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:43:05 +0000

In today's Daily Fix:Speaking with the BBC, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma briefly mentioned a 'family of devices' as part of the upcoming Project Helix next-gen console. No other details were given, but Sharma also spoke about the need for the gaming industry to make strides in 'affordability and efficiency.' Currently, the Xbox Series X generation includes the flagship Series X, the slightly more affordable but less powerful Series S, and the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld developed with ASUS. In related news, preorders for the upcoming Xbox 25th Anniversary Series X are live, and scalpers are already cashing in. The translucent green console with matching controller has already sold for thousands of dollars on eBay, a striking contrast to the retail price of around $900. And we’re riding Mine Cart Madness inside Super Nintendo World with The Ride Guys at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort, and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Anne Hathaway Cast Opposite Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder Sequel

Jim Vejvoda — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:35:08 +0000

Racing into theaters summer 2028.

Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the sequel to Days of Thunder.

Cruise announced Hathaway’s casting on social media Saturday, first by posting a teaser image of himself and Hathaway with a release date of summer 2028.

Cruise followed this with

Ridley Scott Says Alien: Romulus 'Was OK,' So He's Returning to the Franchise Because It 'Needs Some Help'

Michael Cripe — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:29:26 +0000

"I've gone back in."

Director Ridley Scott said Alien: Romulus "was OK," so he's returning to the Alien franchise because it "needs some help."

The director behind classic movies like Blade Runner and the original Alien, as well as the newly released The Dog Stars, made his feelings …

Join Us: Watch 11 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay from the Upcoming Cult Simulator | gamescom 2026

Adam Bankhurst, Michael Peyton — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:50:28 +0000

Recruit followers, create a belief system, design a compound, and more.

Join Us, the upcoming open-world co-op game where you can start your very own doomsday cult, just dropped a ton of new gameplay as part of IGN's gamescom programming. You can see more than 11 minutes of exclusive footage in the player below, and get a deeper look into just …

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil on Track to Have Biggest Opening Weekend of Any RE Movie in History

Virginia Glaze — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:01:27 +0000

Baller alert.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie is on track to have the most profitable opening weekend out of any film adaptation of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise.

Stats aggregated by Box Office Pro, a business-to-business trade magazine and the official publication of the National Association of Theater Owners, are …

Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Includes a 'Family of Devices'

Michael Cripe — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:40:19 +0000

Double helix?

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Project Helix will encompass more than one device, saying that Microsoft has been working on "a great family of devices."

As Microsoft attempts to navigate mass layoffs across its gaming branch, the company has mostly played its cards close to the …

The Founders of Hooters Are Making a Buddy-Comedy Movie About the Restaurant Chain's Origin Story

Virginia Glaze — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:13 +0000

"It’s time to deliver a taste of our big-hearted culture and famous humor to the world.”

Yep, you read that right. Hooters: The Movie is in the early stages of pre-production, and some of the chain’s original founders are directly involved.

As reported by Deadline, the film is inspired by the “real events” behind Hooters’ creation, following best buds Ted and Lenny as they …

[UPDATE] Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help

Michael Cripe — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:48:39 +0000

"I can't do my job."

UPDATE AUGUST 29, 2026: Both gamescom and Mimic developer Ryan Laley have responded to IGN's request for comment.

gamescom organizers replied to IGN's email request, pointing to a general statement regarding incidents of theft at this year's show. The same message was also posted to social media. You can read …

GTA 6 May Have Multiple Endings, With Jason and Lucia’s Story Influenced By Red Dead Redemption 2

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:20:09 +0000

During the production of Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar put a lot of careful thought into crafting Arthur’s tale, with the aim of ensuring Mr Morgan could both connect with and reflect players better than even John had. And now, several years later, that same issue has been on Rockstar’s mind while creating GTA 6 protagonists, Jason and Lucia.

Kick Streamer Neon Responds After Rockstar Seemingly Includes a Reference to Him in GTA 6 Netflix Showcase

Virginia Glaze — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:42:33 +0000

"Holy sh*t chat, what do I do?"

Prominent Kick streamer Neon has responded after Rockstar appeared to reference him in a side mission shown during their special GTA 6 first-look trailer on Netflix.

Rockstar broke the internet yesterday when it premiered 26 minutes of gameplay footage from Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix, causing

Rockstar Approached Netflix for Exclusive GTA 6 Extended Look, Not the Other Way Around

Michael Cripe — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:40:16 +0000

Inside job.

The big Grand Theft Auto 6 extended look (mostly) went off without a hitch, and apparently, it was Rockstar Games' idea to bring it to Netflix in the first place, not the other way around.

Amidst the unprecedented amount of hype for GTA 6, there …

Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Already Bringing Back Characters from GTA 5

Cade Onder — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:43:34 +0000

Familiar faces.

Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature at least one character from GTA Online.

In Rockstar's extended look at GTA 6, fans were introduced to a bunch of characters with a wide range of morals. One character that fans probably overlooked is Valentina, a woman who was introduced last year …

Chun-Li Actress Grew Her Thighs 6.5cm to Match the First Lady of Fighting Games for the Street Fighter Movie

Virginia Glaze — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:40:26 +0000

"I was on the verge of throwing up."

Callina Liang, who plays Chun-Li in Legendary’s upcoming Street Fighter movie, revealed the protein-heavy diet and intense workout routine she followed to bring the First Lady of Fighting Games to life.

If there’s one thing Chun-Li is known for — besides being the Strongest Woman in the World, of …

Capcom Is Making Life-Sized Statues of Lady Dimitrescu and Albert Wesker, and the Internet Is Being Totally Normal About It

Virginia Glaze — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:39:36 +0000

“All I wanna be is someone who gets to see a giant woman~”

Capcom is making thirsty fans’ dreams come true for Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary exhibition, revealing that it will display life-sized statues of Lady Dimitrescu and Albert Wesker.

There’s something for everyone at Capcom’s RE anniversary extravaganza. Coming to the Shibuya BEAM Gallery from October 30 to December 24, the exhibition will …