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Duane Davis Found Guilty in Murder of Tupac Shakur

Luke Reilly — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:12:35 +0000

Verdict arrives 30 years after the rapper and actor was killed in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of rapper and actor Tupac Shakur, reports ABC News. The verdict came after less than three hours of deliberation from the jury. Davis was charged with one count of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon …

Gal Gadot Says James Gunn and Peter Safran Told Her Wonder Woman 3 Was Happening Before Its Messy Cancellation

Michael Cripe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:13:10 +0000

"I saw the way everybody else was handled."

Former DC movie star Gal Gadot has opened up about the confusion surrounding Wonder Woman 3, saying that, even though it "wasn't handled elegantly," it's "all good" between her, James Gunn, and Peter Safran.

The story of Wonder Woman 3 is a bit of a mess. Gadot's return was seemingly …

The Blood of Dawnwalker PC Settings Guide: Maximize Your PC Performance By Tweaking These Options

Jacqueline Thomas — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:54:21 +0000

An Unreal 5 game that isn't a massive pain!

While 2026 has so far been packed with incredible PC games, The Blood of Dawnwalker was the one that I was looking forward to the most. Not only does it come from a game director with an incredible pedigree, but ever since system requirements were first revealed in …

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 on …

The Tower of Beggars: Stormfell Academy Book One Review

Jacob Kienlen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Pocket dragons and misguided gods.

When I first started reading Torsten Weitze's The Tower of Beggars, I was expecting something similar to the Harry Potter books. What I got instead was an entirely unique story filled with tales of gods and inequality. And while magic is a big part of this world, the first …

Alkimya: House of Wisdom - Official Announcement Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:18:07 +0000

Check out the Alkimya: House of Wisdom announcement trailer for this upcoming first-person survival horror game.

SoulQuest - Official Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:08:20 +0000

Don't miss the Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer for SoulQuest, the hit action hack-and-slash game developed by SoulBlade Studio and Tomas J Pereyra.

'Take My Money Now' — Viral Game Lets Your Giant Pet Cat Join You in Combat, and Players Can't Wait

Virginia Glaze — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:11 +0000

"Imagine a cat of that size getting the zoomies."

An indie game where players share heartbeats with their pet cat, which can transform into a giant kitty big enough to ride on and defeat enemies, is going viral — and it’s not hard to see why.

The game, titled Ylem’s Cat, is the debut offering of a small, independent studio …

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developers Address Time to Kill Criticisms and Tweak Weapons in New Beta Update

Cade Onder — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:44:40 +0000

One last update.

Infinity Ward has addressed the state of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's time to kill and tweaked a handful of weapons in a new beta update.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta is coming to a close, but Infinity Ward is still updating the hell out …

The Shadow Beneath - Official Gameplay Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:36:09 +0000

Get a look at the Gameplay Trailer for The Shadow Beneath, an action hack-and-slash roguelike developed by Techadise.

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 …

RIP to Disney+'s Live-Action Gargoyles Reboot

Rachel Weber — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:18:32 +0000

The '90s cartoon series adaptation declared dead.

Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman has revealed that the live-action adaptation of the '90s cartoon series is no longer moving forward. The show had been planned as a Disney+ release, with James Wan's production company, Atomic Monster, leading the project.

"Well, I know the live-action side of it is, uh, the Atomic …

Lion King Lyricist Ordered to Pay Nearly $40,000 to Cover Comedian's Attorney Fees After Suing Him Over Joke Translation of 'Circle of Life' Lyrics

Virginia Glaze — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:15:43 +0000

"Look, there is a lion. Oh my god."

The Grammy-winning lyricist behind The Lion King’s famous opening vocals is now being ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in attorneys’ fees after unsuccessfully suing a comedian for poking fun at the song.

South African comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka, better known by his alias Jonasi, was hit with a $27 million lawsuit in …

Super Robot Survivors - Official Demo Launch Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:09:16 +0000

Survival isn't enough. Check out the Super Robot Survivors trailer for this upcoming roguelite bullet-heaven game.

Even More GTA 6 Screenshots from Rockstar Games

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:08:02 +0000

Heart of the Beast - Official Bond Featurette

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:58:30 +0000

Take a look at the Bond Featurette for Heart of the Beast, an action drama film distributed by Paramount Pictures.

'It Ended My Old Life' — DayZ Felt Like Dying, Says Creator

Rachel Weber — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:47:44 +0000

Dean Hall on the mod's mega success

Dean Hall, creator of zombie survival game DayZ and founder of RocketWerkz, seems to have a complicated relationship with his biggest hit, which was first released as a mod for Arma 2 in 2012.

"When DayZ happened, it was like dying," Hall told PC Gamer. "It ended …

Fans Can't Decide if Hideo Kojima Actually Liked Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars

Virginia Glaze — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:07:47 +0000

"I went to see the movie picturing it might be something along the lines of Cormac McCarthy's The Road."

Hideo Kojima’s brief review for Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars betrays how he really feels about the divisive post-apocalyptic movie… At least, that’s what fans are saying.

Scott’s latest movie hasn’t exactly been well-received. The movie was a box office bomb, earning just $19 million during its global opening. …

Breakaway Hockey League - Official Announcement Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:05:18 +0000

Check out the Breakaway Hockey League announcement trailer for this upcoming competitive 4v4 hockey game.

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 a …

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 …

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, says …

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons - First Look at Gameplay

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is a single-player, third-person, open-world action-adventure game from developer Invoke Studios.

GTA 6's Relationship Mechanic Is 'Cheating' on Your Real-Life Partner and Break Up Worthy, According to Angry Spouses

Cade Onder — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:55:43 +0000

"Don't let your boyfriend or fiancé or husband play Grand Theft Auto 6."

A swath of angry spouses on social media believe that Grand Theft Auto 6's in-depth relationship mechanic is equivalent to cheating on your real-life partner and worth breaking up over.

Last week, we got a boatload of details on Grand Theft Auto 6 thanks to media …

Hitman: World of Assassination - Official Getaway Pack Launch Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:31:12 +0000

Check out the Getaway Pack Launch Trailer for Hitman: World of Assassination, a third-person action stealth game developed by IO Interactive.

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 …

Reality Break - Official 'Ship Types' DLC Launch Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:07 +0000

Watch the latest Reality Break trailer to see what to expect with the Ship Types DLC for the action RPG loot collection roguelite game.

Serious Sam: Shatterverse - Official Launch Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:05:30 +0000

Take a look at the Launch Trailer for Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a first-person co-op roguelite action shooter developed by Behaviour Interactive Inc.

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 suggests …

Sony Reveals Live TV on PS5, Free With Ads Starting Today

Michael Cripe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:40:47 +0000

News, sports, anime, movies, and more supported at launch.

Sony has revealed Live TV on PS5, bringing television free with ads to PlayStation users in the U.S. starting later today.

It's an unexpected announcement for the gaming company that was outlined in a PlayStation.Blog post today. Described as a "free ad-supported experience from Sony Pictures Television," Live …

Stranded Deep 2 - Official Announcement Teaser Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:24:55 +0000

Take a look at the Stranded Deep 2 announcement teaser trailer for this upcoming survival sandbox sequel game.

Live TV on PS5 - Official Announcement Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:21:37 +0000

Watch the Announcement Trailer for Live TV on PS5, a new on-demand TV programming section coming to PlayStation 5 today. Players can access a new 'Live TV on PS5' in the Media Tab of the PlayStation 5 console that permits access to more than 100 live channels and a growing selection of on-demand entertainment from movies, TV shows, anime, sports, news, creator-led programming, and more. Live on PS5 is free with ads, with no subscription required, launching later today on PlayStation 5 (PS5).

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 …

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis - Official 'Meet Natla' Overview

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:10:01 +0000

Take a look at the 'Meet Natla' Overview for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

LEGO Officially Reveals Wallace & Gromit-Themed Set

Blythe Dujardin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:09:21 +0000

"We forgot the crackers!"

LEGO has officially revealed its first Wallace and Gromit-themed set.

The set depicts the iconic British duo in their vintage motorbike and sidecar with references to the stop-motion movies and original clay designs. The set is up for preorder on the online LEGO Store, priced at $99.99 with …

Onslaught Review

Tom Jorgensen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Boom, headshot!

Onslaught is an apt title for Adam Wingard’s continuation of the world the director and co-writer Simon Barrett established early in their careers through You’re Next and The Guest, because it just never lets up. The platonic ideal of a “midnight movie,” Onslaught serves …

Onslaught Review

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Onslaught rips. Adam Wingard's ode to '80s action movies features stellar performances, cool villains, and a down-and-dirty feel that make it a very easy recommendation.

Mondo's The Real Ghostbusters: Louis Tully & Grundel Figures - Image Gallery

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Mondo Unveils The Real Ghostbusters: Louis Tully & Grundel Figures

Jesse Schedeen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The Ghostbusters can always use a good sidekick.

While there's no shortage of Ghostbusters collectibles on the market, the pickings are a little slimmer when it comes to toys based specifically on the classic The Real Ghostbusters cartoon. Fortunately, Mondo has been busy filling that void in recent years, and they're back with another exclusive set of 1:12 …

Arknights: Endfield - Official Typhoeus Combat Overview Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:56:23 +0000

Take a look at the Typhoeus Combat Overview Trailer for Arknights: Endfield, the hit action RPG developed by Hypergryph.