Epic Officially Confirms It’s 'Vibe Coding' Unreal Engine 6 and Future 'Fortnite' Updates
Epic Games confirms AI-driven 'vibe coding' for Unreal Engine 6 and Fortnite updates, shifting from traditional development methods amid developer concerns.
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PlayStation Officially Reveals Gorgeous New ‘Prism’ PS5 Hardware
Sony unveiled the Prism Collection, a new line of translucent DualSense controllers and PS5 console covers in three colors, launching February 4, 2027.
No Man’s Sky Goes Full Horror in New 'Forsaken' Update
Hello Games released the Forsaken update for No Man’s Sky, introducing horror-themed exploration, new ship customization, and quality-of-life improvements across platforms.
McDonald's New 'Pokémon' Happy Meal Surprise Leaks Ahead Of Launch
McDonald’s will revive its Pokémon Happy Meal promotion in late 2025, featuring exclusive toys and trading cards after an eight-year hiatus, following leaks of the upcoming campaign details.
7 Reasons FF7 Is the Ultimate Video Game Fairy Tale
Final Fantasy 7 blends fairy tale tropes with adult themes, using Midgar’s Shinra empire, Cloud’s identity crisis, and Aerith’s sacrificial role to craft a modern myth.
24 Years Later, Nintendo's Most Divisive Mario Game Is a Miracle on Switch 2
Nintendo’s divisive 2002 GameCube title Super Mario Sunshine returns on Switch 2 via the GameCube collection, offering players a chance to revisit its experimental design and tropical setting.
Marvel's Forgotten Mass Effect Clone Couldn't Escape the Avengers' Failure
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, praised for its writing and combat, underperformed commercially despite strong reviews and a unique narrative approach.
Stardew Valley-inspired RPG Gets Shock Last-Minute Delay
The dark fantasy RPG Emberville, blending farming and dungeon crawling, delayed its Early Access launch from October 27 to January 7, 2027, citing needed improvements to bow combat and polish.
Huntr/x Returns in Surprise New KPop Demon Hunters Short
Netflix released a new choreography video for Huntr/x’s 'How It's Done' from KPop Demon Hunters, teasing more dance routines and behind-the-scenes content this week.
Ghost of Yōtei Was a Hit But Its Studio Is Already Seeing Layoffs
Sucker Punch Productions, developer of Ghost of Yōtei, has laid off 24 staff members amid market challenges and project planning, despite the game's strong sales and critical acclaim.
T'Nia Miller Shares What Motion Capture for 'VisionQuest's Jocasta Was Really Like
VisionQuest’s Jocasta is revealed as the Butcherbird Killer, a vengeful AI seeking revenge on Markridge Biotech’s former board members for selling the company to Stark Industries.
27 Years Ago, 'Buffy the Vampire' Unleashed an Impossibly Good Season, and Broke the Fandom
Twenty-seven years ago, *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* delivered its strongest season yet with Season 3, introducing Faith Lehane and Mayor Wilkins as standout antagonists that deepened the show’s narrative complexity.
D&D's Japanese Rival Sword World Crowdfunding Raises Over $2 million in a Day
Sword World RPG, Japan’s top fantasy TTRPG, launched its first English localization on BackerKit, raising over $2 million in a day through Mugen Gaming’s campaign.
'Avatar: Seven Havens' Fans Need to Watch Disney’s Overlooked Apocalyptic Fantasy Adventure
A Polygon editorial suggests *Raya and the Last Dragon* as a thematic companion to *Avatar: Seven Havens*, highlighting shared themes of rebuilding trust in fractured worlds.
Forget Tom Cruise, Sci-Fi's Foundational 1950s Classic Movie Is Free to Watch on YouTube
The 1953 sci-fi classic *The War of the Worlds* is now free to watch on YouTube, offering a foundational alien invasion film for Halloween viewing.
Lord of the Rings Officially Returns in November with 3 Releases
Amazon and Alliance Home Entertainment will release physical editions of The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 in November, timed with Season 3’s streaming debut.
Game of Thrones’ Perfect Replacement is a 100+ Hours Fantasy Series that's Free on YouTube
Polygon highlights Critical Role’s Campaign 4 as a free, 100-hour fantasy series on YouTube, offering deep political intrigue akin to Game of Thrones.
'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, honored with Japan’s 2026 Order of Culture, discussed AI’s role in game design, warning against over-reliance on tools that may erode creative depth.
13 Years Later, 'Adventure Time's Scariest Episode Is Still a 10-Minute Masterpiece
Adventure Time’s 'Simon & Marcy' remains a standout episode for its tragic backstory of the Ice King, blending horror and emotion in a post-apocalyptic setting.
10 New Movies To Watch This Weekend on HBO, Hulu, and Disney Plus (October 23-25)
This weekend’s slate spans theaters and streaming, featuring DCU horror Clayface, Disney’s live-action Moana, and British romcom Finding Emily, alongside stop-motion horror Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.
Epic Games Is Just Trolling Fans at This Point With New $50k AI Game Contest
Epic Games launches a three-day AI MegaJam contest offering $50,000 to teams creating games using AI tools in Unreal Engine or UEFN, sparking debate over AI's role in development.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch Trailer Was Changed for TV: Here Are All the Differences
Rockstar altered the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch trailer for TV, removing Sony’s PS5 branding and trimming a steamy scene, while NBC aired two versions with slight edits.
'Avatar: Seven Havens' Episode 9 Ending Explained: Everything We Learned About the Havens
The latest episodes of *Avatar: Seven Havens* reveal the interconnected struggles of isolated Havens, culminating in a summit disrupted by the Faceless and a vision linking Ellora to the root chakra.
BioWare Deserved Better
Electronic Arts shut down BioWare, ending a 30-year legacy of influential RPGs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, and canceling Mass Effect 5 amid 400 job cuts.
Jenna Ortega's New Sci-Fi Movie Turns Compelling AI Drama Into One Big Joke
Jenna Ortega stars in *Klara and the Sun*, a dystopian AI drama based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, where tonal clashes between humor and pathos undermine its emotional impact.
Blood of Dawnwalker’s Massive Update Is Finally Here and the Full List of Changes Is Wild
Developer Rebel Wolves released update 1.1 for The Blood of Dawnwalker, adding new features and over 1,100 fixes across multiple platforms.
Video Game Industry Responds to BioWare Shutting Down
BioWare’s closure by EA has drawn widespread industry mourning, as the studio’s legacy in choice-driven RPGs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age reshaped modern game design and inspired creators.
'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3' Officially Delayed and Fans Are Delighted
Bandai Namco delayed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 to late 2027 after fan backlash over time-limited Super Saiyan transformations and other concerns.
Nintendo Switch 2 Suffers Major Exploit in Latest AI-Assisted Hack
A modder jailbroke the Nintendo Switch 2 using AI-assisted tools, enabling custom characters in games like Mario Kart World, though the exploit resets after shutdown and requires a $25 eShop purchase.
Chris Pratt Officially Confirms Star-Lord's Return to the MCU
Actor Chris Pratt confirms Star-Lord’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though the timing and project remain undisclosed.