The 2026 Game of the Year nominations face a crowded field of eight high-scoring but not exceptional titles, all clustered around an 85 Metacritic average, complicating selection for The Game Awards.
A Polygon editorial highlights five Soviet-era and Russian sci-fi films now available on streaming, exploring their themes and historical context.
Rockstar emphasizes satire and exaggerated realism in *GTA 6*, highlighting political robocalls, social media parody, and fully voiced protagonists Lucia and Jason.
Polygon recommends 10 erotic thrillers to follow Verity, tracing the genre’s evolution from classic noirs to modern adaptations and highlighting key themes of obsession, infiltration, and voyeurism.
Jagex announced RuneScape 4 at RuneFest, evolving from a Dragonwilds expansion into a full MMO sequel blending modern and classic art styles.
Jagex announced RuneScape 4 at RuneFest, evolving from a Dragonwilds expansion into a new MMO using Unreal Engine, with dragons as a central focus.
Amazon’s new eight-episode spinoff Neagley has overtaken Reacher to become the streamer’s top series globally, with a second season already confirmed.
Ace Combat 8’s soundtrack stands out in 2026 for blending orchestral grandeur with rock anthems, earning praise as one of the best in gaming history.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remaster has set a new all-time peak of 123,359 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing its previous August high.
Fallen London, a text-based RPG from Failbetter Games, attracts writers behind major titles to craft standalone stories, blending literary ambition with interactive depth.
Capcom’s RE Engine team outlined plans to integrate AI into development workflows, though not for generative content creation, at a 2026 tech conference.
Embark Studios will make *Arc Raiders* free-to-play from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12 alongside the Frozen Trail update, which adds a new map, Battle Pass, and other features.
The entire five-season run of NBC’s 1980s action series The A-Team is now streaming free on Tubi, offering viewers a live-action cartoon-style escape with exaggerated violence and simple moral tales.
A recent game poem jam showcased short, experimental works exploring themes of duality and choice, including Luis 'Ludipe' Díaz Peralta's Sometimes I Wonder About The Other Me, which challenges traditional replay value.
Streaming platforms expand October horror slates with new and classic titles, from psychological thrillers to slashers, catering to Halloween audiences seeking seasonal fright fare.
UK editors at PC Gamer admitted unfamiliarity with the Miami Heat during a GTA 6 marketing stunt, sparking internal debate over the campaign’s reach and cultural relevance.
Nerial, the British studio behind Reigns and Card Shark, announced it is entering 'hibernation mode,' ending development and laying off staff after 13 years.
Streaming platforms offer a mix of theatrical releases and original films this weekend, from horror reboots to documentaries and animated features, alongside classic action-comedy revivals.
Nintendo’s 1996 N64 racer Wave Race 64 pioneered water physics and buoy-based racing, offering a rare early showcase for the console’s 3D capabilities.
Streaming platforms unveil new films and series this weekend, including adaptations of classic novels, legal dramas, and animated remakes, alongside fresh installments in established franchises.
A modder added a zombie infection mechanic to Grand Theft Auto V, transforming Los Santos into a horror scenario where pedestrians rapidly turn into shambling undead.
A two-hour album remixes hip-hop tracks with music from every game in the UFO 50 collection, created by Dan Vecchitto as a passion project.
Generative AI in game development promises efficiency but often increases workloads, triggers data risks, and fuels employee anxiety, according to industry leaders at the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
Micron warns RAM shortages will persist through 2028, with prices remaining elevated as supply fails to meet demand amid AI-driven production shifts.
Voice actor Erika Ishii reflects on the first anniversary of Ghost of Yōtei and the new Complete Edition, featuring expanded story content and a roguelike mode.
An AI-generated browser game titled Fallout: New York, created using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5, received a cease and desist from Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax over copyright concerns.
Valve’s Steam Frame update boosts battery life by up to 12%, adds eye tracking, and improves streaming reliability and charging speeds.
A new open-world game’s corner shops offer unusually detailed realism, blending sci-fi and everyday life while allowing players to interact with every item.
Angstrom Levy, the 21st playable character, joins Invincible VS on October 13 as part of Season 2, bringing multiversal portal-based combat to the 3v3 tag fighter.
Poppy Playtime’s multiplayer prequel Escape from Playtime enters Steam open beta, offering a cooperative survival challenge against new monstrous toys until Sunday.