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Multiple Last Of Us Projects In ‘Early Stages’ That Will ‘Expand’ The Canon Beyond Part I And II

Naughty Dog isn't saying much more than that

By Ethan Gach Published September 29, 2026

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Troy Baker Promises Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Will Blow Players’ Minds As Naughty Dog Confirms No New Reveal Until 2027: ‘We Need To Cook For Just A Little Bit Longer’

Naughty Dog's next game is staying dark for the rest of this year

By Ethan Gach Published September 29, 2026
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Control Resonant’s City Is A Slog Compared To The First Game’s Unforgettable Office Building

Remedy's sequel to Control changes its venue, to diminishing returns

By Garrett Martin Published September 29, 2026
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Control Resonant Director Explains The Game’s Lack Of Yellow Paint: ‘It Was A Conscious Decision, Obviously’

'If you want to get the most out of this world, you have to participate'

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 28, 2026
EntertainmentSci-Fi

The Guy Who Saved The Predator Franchise Is Reportedly Making A Sleeping Beauty Movie

Uhhhh...okay then, Disney, that's an idea

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 28, 2026

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The Publisher Of Ys, Disgaea, Trails Wants To Do More Worldwide, Simultaneous Game Releases

Ys X: Nordics took over a year to make it out of Japan

By Rebekah Valentine Published September 28, 2026
Culture

Keepsake County Is A Nihilistic Delinquency Simulator Where Anything That Isn’t Bolted Down Is Yours For The Taking

The creators of Midnight Ultra return for a cartoony immersive sim about surviving in America

By Zack Kotzer Published September 28, 2026
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Republican Governor Attacks Gamers: ‘Guys Like Brad Just Choose Not To Work’

It's part of a campaign to cut government assistance programs

By Ethan Gach Published September 28, 2026
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GTA 6′s Collector’s Box Gator Statue Can Now Be 3D Printed: ‘$400 And No Disc? F**k You Rockstar’

At least one person is so fed up with Rockstar that they modeled a cartoon gator in retaliation

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 28, 2026
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WoW: Forever Ban Controversy Forces Blizzard Dev To Delete Account After Asking Players To Be ‘Better Humans’

Otherwise, the beta has been going great

By Ethan Gach Published September 28, 2026

Opinion

I Am Not Ready To Start Losing My Generation Of Pro Wrestling Icons

Forever our bastard

By Rebekah Valentine Published September 28, 2026
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People Are Going Completely Wild Over Fortnite’s FNAF Crossover Announcement

Fortnite's post revealing the horror-themed crossover has become the game's biggest tweet ever

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 28, 2026
CultureCosplay

20 Brilliantly Inventive Cosplay Fits At Dragon Con Atlanta 2026

Fallout 1776 and Totoro in Expedition 33 are real highlights

By John Walker Published September 28, 2026
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The Elder Scrolls Online ‘Took The Heat Off’ Of Calls For A Fallout: New Vegas-Style Skyrim Spin-Off

A Bethesda veteran speculates about the lack of Elder Scrolls games

By Ethan Gach Published September 28, 2026
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God Of War Laufey Reveals New Serpent Bow Combat And Official Pre-Order Bonuses

Faye's short bow will be deadly even at close range

By Ethan Gach Published September 28, 2026

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Discord’s Second Attempt To Roll Out Age Verification Is Going Badly

Many people aren't happy, again, but Discord says it has to move forward with these changes due to new laws across the globe

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 28, 2026
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Ubisoft Has Lovingly Named Its GenAI Gaming Initiative ‘Motherbrain’

The Assassin's Creed maker is trying to trademark a nod to Nintendo's Metroid series

By Ethan Gach Published September 28, 2026
CultureOdds and Ends

Stanley Parable Co-Designer Perfectly Explains Why People Play 1,600 Hours Of Dota 2 And Still Hate It

This is exactly how I've felt

By Ethan Gach Published September 28, 2026
CulturePokemon

Pokémon Happy Meals Are Returning To McDonald’s, So Prepare To Wait In Line

The fast food chain's annual event is due to start in a couple of months

By John Walker Published September 28, 2026
Culture

The Secret Behind The Resident Evil Movie’s Weirdest Monster Is Incredible To Watch

While the practical effect didn’t pan out for Zach Cregger’s final product, there were humans behind the 'human tumbleweed' seen rolling through the movie

By Zack Kotzer Published September 27, 2026

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