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• Latest news New Kratos-Led God of War Confirmed, Will Follow 2027's Laufey

  Sony Santa Monica announced a new Kratos-led mainline God of War at San Diego Comic-Con. The studio said the game will connect directly to God of War Laufey, due February 2027, but offered no further details. Santa Monica is also working on Sons of Sparta and a remake of the original trilogy.

• Latest news World of Warcraft adds viral raccoon Jimothy as earnable pet in patch 12.1

  Blizzard is adding Jimothy, the viral short-spined raccoon, as an earnable companion pet in the upcoming 12.1 "Curse of Ula'tek" update. The pet is undergoing visual and functional testing and is targeted to go live with the patch, though that could change. Patch 12.1 also introduces home pet placement, allowing up to 10 indoor and 5 outdoor pets with different behavior options.

• Latest news Blizzard employee departed after allegedly using dev tools to cheat in WoW

  Blizzard confirmed an employee is no longer with the company after logs showed a developer-only effect helped clear a Mythic+ 23 dungeon in World of Warcraft. Warcraftlogs indicated an "Area Death (TEST)" effect instantly killed remaining enemies. A group member told a streamer they asked a GM friend for help and said they did not expect the spell to be used. The incident prompted concerns about competitive Mythic+ integrity.

• Latest news Amazon delays Tomb Raider: Catalyst until 2028

  Amazon has confirmed Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been delayed and is now expected sometime in 2028. The announcement came from Amazon's head of gaming. The delay follows earlier postponements for the Tomb Raider reimagining and setbacks with the franchise's TV show.

• Latest news ArenaNet blog outlines Guild Wars 3 narrative and hints at magic mechanics

  ArenaNet published a developer blog describing Guild Wars 3's narrative focus. It outlines story themes and setting details for the upcoming MMORPG. The post also contains lines fans interpret as early hints about how in-game magic might work, though those hints have not been confirmed.

• Latest news Best Palworld 1.0 pals for efficient base work

  PC Gamer lists recommended Palworld 1.0 pals for running base jobs, prioritizing base work suitability and partner skills. Use the Pal Condenser and Handbooks to raise a pal's work level to 10 for specific tasks. Recent pathing fixes mean pals will often perform jobs even if they can't reach a station, but avoid crowding the Palbox; Bastigor is highlighted as the top Cooling pal, with Wumpo as an honorable mention.

• Latest news Motor City hits theaters after 20 years; Ritchson leads mostly wordless revenge thriller

  Motor City, after nearly two decades in development, has reached the big screen. Alan Ritchson stars as an ex-Army Ranger framed, imprisoned, and seeking revenge. The film uses minimal dialogue and relies on physical performances, visual storytelling, and classic rock needle drops.

• Latest news Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles launches July 31 on Amazon Luna

  Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, a co-op party game tied to the Caped Crusader animated continuity, launches July 31. It will be available to Amazon Prime members via the Luna streaming games library at no extra cost. Luna is also coming to Prime Video on Fire TV in the US and UK so games can be streamed with a controller or smartphone. The game supports up to four players, features 11 episodic missions mixing sleuthing and minigames, and includes series voice actors and classic villains.

• Latest news Blizzard fires employee who used GM powers to one-shot WoW bosses

  Blizzard has fired a World of Warcraft employee who used game master (GM) abilities to instantly kill bosses in a Mythic+ run. Combat logs posted to Reddit and a player's admission on Twitch identified the incidents. Blizzard says the action was the single employee's violation and that it will discipline complicit player accounts.

• Latest news George R.R. Martin writing new non-TV material after six-year book gap

  George R.R. Martin has not published a new book or novella in six years. He continues to report progress on The Winds of Winter but has not released it. Martin says he is working on new material that is not for television, though details are limited and fan reactions are uncertain.

• Latest news Full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil released

  The full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film has been released. The movie is set alongside the events of Resident Evil 2 but follows an alternate, peripheral storyline with original characters. The trailer highlights Austin Abrams as an unprepared ordinary protagonist and suggests a mix of survival-horror dread and moments of dark humor.

• Latest news Grim Dawn’s Fangs of Asterkarn adds WASD and berserker werewolf

  Crate Entertainment’s Fangs of Asterkarn expansion updates the 10-year-old action RPG with quality‑of‑life changes and a new class. The patch adds full WASD movement and a berserker class that can transform into a werewolf. A first-time player found the controls and visuals make the game feel more modern than its age suggests.

• Latest news Avatar: Seven Havens trailer announces 13-episode series, October premiere

  The first trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens has been released and confirms a 13-episode series due to premiere in October. The new show moves the Avatar storyline forward after a decade of projects that revisited Aang's era. Creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko return to lead this next chapter.

• Latest news Avengers: Doomsday trailer prompts fans to revisit Marvel redemption arc

  The first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has driven viewers back to a prominent Marvel redemption storyline. Commenters are likening the arc to classic villain-to-hero turns like Zuko and Vegeta. The narrative centers on a former antagonist gradually becoming a key hero.

• Latest news Avatar: The Last Airbender new series Seven Havens gets first look at SDCC

  Seven Havens, the next Avatar: The Last Airbender series, received its first footage reveal at San Diego Comic-Con. The rollout comes after roughly 20 years of production and adaptation challenges for the franchise. The show is expected to arrive in the coming months.

• Latest news Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he can't recall approving Kingdom Hearts

  Former Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner has said he cannot remember why he approved the pitch for Kingdom Hearts. The remark concerns Disney’s collaboration with Square Enix that produced the long-running action‑RPG series. The franchise remains popular with millions of players worldwide.

• Latest news Steam update improves wishlist organization and could boost gifting

  Valve has rolled out a Steam update designed to help users manage long, cluttered wishlists. The changes aim to make items easier to find and act on, which may increase purchases or gifting. The update targets users who have accumulated many items over time.

• Latest news Ruler of the Skies adds Mega Rayquaza ex to Pokémon TCG Pocket

  The Pokémon Company unveiled Ruler of the Skies, the next expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. The update debuts Mega Rayquaza ex and introduces additional Mega Evolution cards. The release had been previously teased for July and was revealed on Thursday.

• Latest news New Resident Evil movie trailer released with nod to the games

  A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie has been released. It sets up the protagonist's call-to-action into a dark, bio-terror world. The clip also contains a small easter egg referencing the Resident Evil games for keen-eyed fans.

• Latest news Le Mans Ultimate adds paid 'Joker' subscription that erases defeats

  Le Mans Ultimate introduced a monthly "Joker" subscription that lets players erase last-place finishes and incident penalties. The feature effectively allows players to pay to undo losses rather than gain direct performance boosts. The move has drawn criticism from parts of the game's community.

• Latest news Zach Cregger's Resident Evil trailer packed with franchise Easter eggs

  Sony Pictures released a new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film. The movie centers on an original protagonist rather than series favorites like Leon or Claire. The trailer includes numerous recognizable Resident Evil references and imagery. It may shift perceptions of the film's unconventional approach.

• Latest news New trailer for Zach Cregger's original Resident Evil film

  A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie debuted, featuring Austin Abrams as Bryan, a medical courier who takes a risky organ delivery to Raccoon City General. The film tells an original story set in the Resident Evil universe rather than adapting specific game characters. Cregger says the movie keeps a game-friendly tone and compares Bryan's journey to an everyman Frodo. The film opens in theaters September 18.

• Latest news Lego unveils Star Trek USS Enterprise set for 60th anniversary

  Lego has revealed a new set of the original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 to mark Star Trek's 60th anniversary. It is Lego's second Star Trek release and the first to feature the original series crew. The set was produced in partnership with Paramount.

• Latest news Polygon: Motor City praised as a lean, audience-trusting revenge thriller

  Polygon reviews Motor City, starring Alan Ritchson, as a spare, effective revenge thriller. The film avoids heavy exposition and trusts viewers to follow the action. The review contrasts this approach with a trend in modern blockbusters to over-explain.

• Latest news Prime Video adds Luna cloud games for millions of Prime subscribers

  Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service directly into Prime Video. The change gives millions of Prime subscribers access to free games through the Prime Video app. Amazon calls this a clear shift in how it delivers games to users.

• Latest news Augmental Mouth Pad: Bluetooth mouthpiece lets users control PCs with their tongue

  Augmental’s Mouth Pad is a custom-fit, Bluetooth mouthpiece that lets users operate PCs, tablets and phones using their tongue. The retainer-style device uses a tongue trackpad or optional head-tracking mode to register inputs and is now available in the US. The startup began at MIT and tested the design with about 100 early-access users. It’s positioned as an assistive interface for people with limited hand mobility and can be used for gaming and general computer control.

• Latest news Jon Bernthal on moving The Punisher from Netflix TV to a Marvel movie

  Jon Bernthal has played Frank Castle since appearing in Daredevil season 2 (2016). He says the transition from TV to a Marvel movie surprised him and called the experience 'blown away.' His first Marvel film as The Punisher is due July 31. The role highlights his intense, unpredictable take on the character.

• Latest news Warzone Season 5: M15 Mod 0 buff, Carbon 57 and AK-27 nerfs, vehicle tweaks

  Season 5 introduces multiple weapon balance changes and gameplay adjustments. Several weapons including the M15 Mod 0, AN-94, Sturmwolf 45 and VST were buffed, while the AK-27, Carbon 57, MXR-17, X9 Maverick and Dravec 45 were nerfed. The update also rebalances vehicle durability, refines respawn positioning, and tweaks Resurgence loot and cash distribution.

• Latest news Star Wars: Zero Company is a 30–40 hour linear tactical game — no New Game+

  Developer Bit Reactor estimates the main campaign will take about 30–40 hours, per lead producer Caydence Funk in a Discord Q&A. The game is a linear tactical experience with no branching paths or romances. There is no New Game+ or official mod support, though some customisation unlocks are available on subsequent playthroughs; it launches August 27.

• Latest news Hideo Kojima says he wants to die in a movie theater

  Hideo Kojima posted on X that he would like to die in a cinema, specifically just before a film starts after trailers and commercials. The comment was translated on X by Genki_JPN. Kojima is known as a film enthusiast and Kojima Productions is collaborating with A24 on a Death Stranding movie.