
Don’t be surprised Guillermo del Toro says his Frankenstein won’t be a horror movie
Guillermo del Toro recently spoke at the Cannes Film Festival, sharing some details about his upcoming film Frankenstein, set to release on Netflix later this year. As reported by Variety, he said he’s been asked whether his movie will have “really scary…

All your daily thoughts about the Roman Empire have led to this
When the How Often Do You Think About the Roman Empire? meme went viral in 2023, it may have felt like a passing joke — until it became clear that people really do think about it all the time. Ubisoft Mainz has capitalized on that obsession with its next…

Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Project Orion Has Night City and Another City That Feels Like 'Chicago Gone Wrong,' Mike Pondsmith Teases
CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, codenamed Project Orion, is a closely guarded secret, but that hasn’t stopped Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith from teasing some previously unknown details about a new city.

The length of Sephiroth’s sword in FF7 actually changes, says Tetsuya Nomura
Sephiroth ranks very high on the “cool” scale, and a huge reason for that is his ōdachi, the extra-long katana he wields, called the Masamune. He’s not the first Final Fantasy character to wield a sword that has this particular name, but he’s probably th…

All ammo upgrade leaders locations in Doom: The Dark Ages
In Doom: The Dark Ages, you have a long list of weapons at your disposal, each gun with its own flavor. But regardless of whether we are talking about the Combat Shotgun or the Chainshot, you will always need ammo upgrades for them. Right after your Heal…

Best Maelle build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Maelle is one of the strongest damage-dealers in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — if you spec out her build properly, that is. With all of the weapons and pictos to choose from in Expedition 33, every playable character can be molded to fit whatever playsty…

Naughty Dog has another new game in the works
While we know Naughty Dog is currently developing its next big single-player adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, studio head Neil Druckmann casually mentioned Tuesday that the studio concurrently has another game in the works. Appearing on the …

Stellar Blade sequel confirmed, and it might arrive sooner than you think
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up subtly revealed it’s developing a sequel to its 2024 hit, and it might launch surprisingly soon. As part of an investor report published May 16, Shift Up included a slide showcasing its plans for the next couple years (vi…

Helldivers 2 Players Have Had SEAF Buddies For Less Than 24 Hours, And They Already Love Them
A massive new battle has broken out in Helldivers 2. Today, developer Arrowhead Studios brought the fight to Super Earth, as the Illuminate are touching down on the Helldivers' home turf. Everyone is joining in the fight, from the player-led Helldivers t…

Beyond the Legend – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Creator's Voice | Nintendo Switch 2
Go behind the scenes with Koei Tecmo Games as they dive into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Discover what’s in store when this action-packed adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter.

TinyBuild Announces Second Annual Showcase for Next Week
TinyBuild Connect is back this year to showcase a bunch of games that are on the way from tinyBuild, the publisher behind titles like Potion Craft, Graveyard Keeper, and Streets of Rogue. And once again, it’ll be a show focused on world premieres and exc…

Atomfall 'Immediately Profitable' at Launch Despite Countless Players Coming From Game Pass, Developer Discussing Sequel Plans
Atomfall developer Rebellion has said that its hit British survival game became "immediately profitable" upon release, despite the fact that a chunk of its 2 million players came from Xbox Game Pass — and therefore did not buy the title outright for them…

Dragon Ball Daima is Akira Toriyama’s final gift to Dragon Ball fans
[Ed. note: This piece contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima — especially the best bits.] I don’t know why my parents let me watch Dragon Ball Z when I was 6 years old — have you seen how brutal some of them fights get? — but I’ll always be grateful. Dr…

Fortnite trolls players with Jar Jar Binks skin that’s nearly impossible to get without cheating
Normally, when you buy a skin in Fortnite, you can simply equip it and immediately sport your new costume. The new Star Wars skin that Fortnite just released is different. For 1,500 V-Bucks — or about $13 — you get the privilege of grinding XP before you…

As Gamers Express Concern About Borderlands 4 Potentially Costing $80, Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Says: ‘If You’re a Real Fan, You’ll Find a Way to Make It Happen’
Gearbox chief Randy Pitchford has responded to a fan who expressed concern about the prospect of paying $80 for Borderlands 4, saying: “if you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.”

Ahead of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Patch 8, Fans Believe Datamines Have Revealed Everything From the New Class to a New, Much-Wanted Melee Weapon and a Surprising New Gun
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will soon see the release of Patch 8, which publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have already said heralds the arrival of the hotly anticipated Horde mode. But what else might it include? Recent d…

One of the most important Pokémon anime arcs is finally hitting Netflix in time for Legends: Z-A
Netflix is about to mega evolve with more Pokémon content in June — just in time for fans who want to prep for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. According to What’s On Netflix, Pokémon the Series: XY and Kalos Quest will return on June 1 alongside XYZ — markin…

The Most Recent Black Ops 6 Update Contains Double Jump And Wall-Running Code, But It's Not Being Used Yet
According to data miners, the most recent Call of Duty update contains code that can enable the movement abilities, but it's unclear if it's for Black Ops 6, Call of Duty 2025, or just leftover.

Amid Game Closures and a Declining Audience, Call of Duty Is in a Rough Spot — So What’s Next?
Call of Duty fans are still digesting the news that Activision is walking away from Warzone Mobile, the game that was meant to lead the battle royale into a new era. But some are wondering what's next from the franchise amid a declining audience.

The Last of Us Developer Naughty Dog Working on a Second, Unannounced Game Other Than Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Neil Druckmann Confirms
Naughty Dog chief Neil Druckmann has revealed the studio has a secret, unannounced second game in the works other than Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. But what is it?

JRPG sickos, this new games showcase is just for you
Nearly every genre of game has sprouted a dedicated news showcase meant to highlight upcoming releases, so it was only a matter of time before Japanese role-playing games got the same treatment. Enter Indie Quest, an event dedicated to displaying some of…

HBO’s It show dials back the clock 30 years in first teaser
After years of development, HBO has finally released a teaser for its prequel series, It: Welcome To Derry, which will debut this fall. The series is developed by It and It: Chapter Two director/screenwriter duo Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, wi…

GameStop employees say scalpers stayed in line for new Pokémon cards through tornado warnings
Years into the resurgence of popularity for Pokémon cards, the collectibles aren’t just difficult to source — the situation is getting worse, judging by the rollout of a recent boxed set. In mid-May, The Pokémon Company released a hotly-anticipated colle…