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Supergirl faces generative AI backlash as deleted video seems to show use in pre-production on the DC movie
Warner Bros. have pulled the new featurette amidst the backlash
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review
Whenever I see the words "spiritual successor" attached to any new game, I immediately get concerned. You set a bar in the minds of old fans that can prove impossible to reach. This is not the next great Marvel vs Capcom game. It's not a Marvel vs Capcom game at all, in fact. It is, however, the best tag fighter I've played in years. Read more
I love the Dark Soulful architecture of The Canon of Balls, a rolling open world game inspired by Sega, Fumito Ueda and Minecraft parkour
What do Dark Souls , Super Monkey Ball, Shadow of the Colossus , and Minecraft have in common? They are all explicit inspirations for The Canon of Balls, a spooky and unforgiving new open world platformer in which you are a horrified statue's face with a fleshy pink tongue, floating inside a rolling cage. You can use your tongue as a springboard. Look, stay with me on this. I think The Canon of Balls could be good. Yes, I know that we've done "Dark Souls in a ball" already this month, but I think this game stands apart. It reminds me a little of Straftat in being a very specific, even obstinate throwback project that's less about nostalgia, more the feeling that a deserted vein of weirdness has a little more to give. Read more
Microsoft's blobby AI companion has begun his ascent to the heavens to join Clippy and Cortana. Okay, he's being booted to another platform
See you later, Mico. We literally hardly knew you.
Where to buy Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration, the highly-anticipated anniversary set
Our expert has advice on how to buy Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration, and the best stores to use
2K establishes AAA sports developer Small Axe Studios
2K has launched Small Axe Studios, an AAA development team based in Vancouver, Canada. Read more
CEX Could Soon Be Opening "Retro Only" Stores: Codenamed "REX"
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X-Men's rumored Beast actor reacts to casting speculation with a cryptic response
Charles Melton addresses those X-Men rumors
Come September, you won't need a single Total War: Warhammer game to play its colossal, trilogy-spanning Immortal Empires campaign
All you need is one of the Lords of the End Times characters.
Indie Publisher Nakana.io Is Closing, All Games Now Heavily Discounted
There's a catch if you're in the US. Indie publisher Nakana.io has sadly announced that it will be ceasing operations from Autumn 2026 . The company, which specialised in arthouse and meaningful games, is now offering one last sale before the end, discounting all ten of its titles in both the US and Europe. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
God of War has lasted so long because Sony Santa Monica "actually respects the fans," says Kratos actor Christopher Judge: "People invite you into their homes, the least you can do is respect what they have to say"
He's glad TC Carson's coming back the remastered trilogy too
‘Elden Ring’ inspired a black metal solo album from Svalbard’s Serena Cherry
‘Extinguish Thy Flame’ is out next month The post ‘Elden Ring’ inspired a black metal solo album from Svalbard’s Serena Cherry appeared first on NME .
Netflix's gaming "secret weapon" is no more - Oxenfree studio Night School is to close
The hope that Netflix might produce something more than snackable sports or party games has vanished with today's revelation that Oxenfree studio Night School is to close. Read more
Gears of War: E-Day's Steam player count has once again blown past the series all-time peak thanks to the beta's second week
E-Day's second beta runs until August 17 on PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles
Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch
There's a new update coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved next week. The patch, which is targeting some of the biggest issues players have had with the game since its launch a few weeks ago, will arrive sometime between 17th August and 21st August (no fixed date has been announced yet). Read more
Fields of Mistria review
It's 1:50am, and a purple cat throws several logs of wood at my head as I run to bed, exhausted from a long day battling sentient lanterns in the mines. At 6am the grind begins again, but not before a morning chat with the amnesiac dragon statue who lives down the garden path. It's a hard life for adventurers in Fields of Mistria. It's even harder as an adventurer-turned-farmer, because alongside fighting monsters underground and learning the secrets of dragon magic, the local feudal lady has put in a request for relief crops. As your new homestead was granted in exchange for your help, it's time to hang up the greaves and get growing. Read more
Arc Raiders generates $114.9m during Nexon's Q2, sells an additional 800,000 units
Nexon's Q2 results exceeded expectations, driven by strong performances from its MapleStory franchise and the ongoing success of Embark Studios' Arc Raiders. Read more
Lanterns co-creator says there's "a lot of runway" for season 2, and wants to see a Wonder Man star in the DCU show
Lanterns writers are already working on "new stories" for season 2
ModRetro's Latest M64 Firmware Update Brings Some Fresh Features
Many of you likely already have your hands on the ModRetro M64 , especially if you ordered it on day one; if not, yours will likely be arriving soon, just in time for a new M64 firmware update that brings an array of new features to both the console, the controller
Matthew McConaughey turned down ‘The Last Of Us’ TV show lead role
Pedro Pascal ended up playing Joel in the HBO adaptation The post Matthew McConaughey turned down ‘The Last Of Us’ TV show lead role appeared first on NME .
Donkey Kong Country's SNES Trilogy Is Getting a Fanmade Sequel Over 10 Years In The Making, With Characters From DK64
Arrives this November! It's been almost 30 years since Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! was released, and since then, we've been treated to two more entries in the Country series: Donkey Kong Country Returns and 2014's Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze . Both of these took the classic side-scrolling gameplay fans loved and updated it for the modern day, introducing brand-new level mechanics and villains (the Tikis and the Snowmads, respectively), while also overhauling the visuals by replacing the original pre-rendered sprites with true 3D models. Read the full article on timeextension.com
8Bitdo's FlipGo controller lands today, and for under $30, it could beat my go-to Game Boy controller
8Bitdo's Game Boy controller has landed, and while the FlipPad lacks the same wireless features as its Pocket Taco rival, it beats GameSir on sleakness.
15 years later, VisionQuest might finally explain one of Captain America's most obscure Easter Eggs as the OG Human Torch arrives in the MCU
Some new promotional art has teased his introduction
What to watch before Lanterns – essential and recommend viewing
Jumping into Lanterns? Here's what you need to watch first