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The Punisher: One Last Kill ‘CGI’ Shot Was Mocked for Looking Like a GTA Cutscene, but It Turns Out It Was Done for Real
The Punisher: One Last Kill has been the subject of online mockery following a wonky-looking shot that many believed was CG, but was actually done for real. The latest Marvel Special Presentation sees Frank Castle thrust back into a world of violence after his neighborhood becomes overrun with crime and chaos. He kills dozens of…
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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Finally Has a Release Date, Timed to Launch Alongside the Warhammer Skulls Reveal Show
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II launches on May 21 — alongside the Warhammer Skulls video game showcase. Kasedo Games and Bulwark Studios’ promising turn-based strategy game is set for release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Its release date was announced as part of a new video showing two deployable leaders, the…
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Star Fox, Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Leaks Are a ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ for Nintendo, Former Staff Say
Former Nintendo staff have branded the recent leak of upcoming Switch 2 game details as a “worst-case scenario” for the company, and its frequent aim of surprising fans. Speaking via their podcast, ex-Nintendo Minute presenters Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang addressed the recent high-profile leak of Nintendo’s supposed upcoming Switch 2 release slate by prolific…
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Disney Sets an Avatar: Fire and Ash Streaming Release Date Before the Next Movie Is Confirmed
It’s been a little over a month since Avatar: Fire and Ash became available on digital, and we finally have a streaming release date. Disney revealed at its latest Upfront in New York that James Cameron’s latest film will be coming to Disney+ on June 24. If you don’t want to wait for the film’s…
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Capcom Lists Dead Rising as One of Its ‘Leading Brands’ That It’s ‘Nurturing’ — but Does That Mean Dead Rising 5?
Capcom is planning for Dead Rising’s future. In its latest earnings report, the Japanese games company said it plans to nuture a handful of franchises for growth, with one of them being Dead Rising. Dead Rising is mentioned alongside the likes of Devil May Cry, Dragon’s Dogma, and Okami. But what does this mean? Capcom…
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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May Includes Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2
PlayStation Plus subscribers have several blockbuster games to look forward to this month, as Sony has revealed its Game Catalog additions for May 2026. Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s open world adventure set in a galaxy far, far away, headlines the pack, alongside the return of Rockstar’s cowboy sequel Red Dead Redemption 2 (which, of course,…
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Debut Trailer Is Packed With Big Bang Theory Party Members and Movie References
HBO Max has released the debut trailer for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, its upcoming Big Bang theory spinoff that revolves around comic book store owner Stuart Bloom. The trailer includes a number of minor characters from the hugely popular sitcom, who go on an multiversal adventure that references everything from Star Wars to…
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Xbox Adding New Feature for Achievement Hunters
Xbox is adding a new Gamerscore-tracking feature for your console, allowing you to show off your achievement-hunting prowess to others. A new, tiered Gamerscore badge will be displayed in the Guide and on your profile, with more elaborate designs unlocked as you progress your lifetime Gamerscore total. What’s your score to date? Achievements were added…
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PS5 Exclusive Saros Gets Off to ‘Lukewarm’ Start With Around 300,000 Copies Sold, According to Analyst Data
PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros has sold around 300,000 copies in its opening fortnight, generating over $22 million in revenue, according to analyst data. Analytics firm Alinea Analytics called the debut “slow but interesting,” albeit tagging it as a “niche game” that’s currently only playable on Sony’s console. It’s selling “a little slower” than Sony-owned studio…
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Peter Jackson Has Explained Why He’s Not Directing Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has explained why he’s not in charge of the franchise’s next chapter — The Hunt for Gollum — and why he thinks Gollum actor Andy Serkis will do a “more exciting” job. Speaking at the Cannes film festival (via Variety), Jackson answered questions around the upcoming Middle-earth…