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Mix ‘Coffin Flop’ With QWOP And You’ve Got A Game That’s At The Top Of My Steam Next Fest List

They're saying Fallbearers isn't a real show, but it is a game, and it's blessedly AI-free

By Ash Parrish Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

CoD Dev Who Crunched On Black Ops 1 + 2 Reacts To Remasters Blowing Up: ‘Hard To Watch The Suits Rake In Giant Financial Windfalls From Our Old Code’

'That wealth needs to be shared retroactively,' argued the former Black Ops level designer

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 20, 2026

OpinionCommentary

The First Kingdom Hearts Featured Final Fantasy In A Way I Wish The Series Would Again

Sora’s first meeting with Final Fantasy characters raised some logistical questions, but the series has sidelined them as the years have gone on

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2026

Games

This Love And Deepspace / Blade Runner 2049 Event Is Either An Unfortunate Coincidence Or An Elaborate Troll

Why is this gacha game that's currently under fire for deleting digital lovers referencing an almost 10-year-old movie that features deleting digital lovers?

By Ash Parrish Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

A Big Overhaul Of Xbox Game Pass Is In The Works

The service will reportedly move to a more à la carte model

By Ethan Gach Published October 20, 2026

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Xbox Reportedly Plans To Release New Gaming Handheld In 2027 Despite Ongoing Turf Battles With Windows

The device could seemingly be a successor to the Xbox Ally X

By Ethan Gach Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

The Magic: The Gathering Machine Go BRRR As It Makes $600 Million In Three Months

Wizards of the Coast continues to print money

By Ethan Gach Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Project Helix Xbox Consoles Could Reportedly Cost Between $1,200 And $1,800 Without Subsidies

Ouch

By Ethan Gach Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Steam Next Fest Has Become A Massive Disaster And A Grim Look At The Future

The vibes are rotten this time around as Next Fest features thousands of AI slop demos

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 20, 2026

CultureFeature

Magic: The Gathering’s Star Trek Set Is Gargantuan—Check Out Brand New Card Arts

We've got a bunch of details about the new mechanics and special arts

By John Walker Published October 20, 2026

OpinionImpressions

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4′s Campaign Is Exactly What I Want From A Big-Budget Shooter

Come for the big set pieces, stay for the tense narrative and satisfying combat

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Marvel Rivals’ New Mode Lets You Reenact Avengers: Endgame’s Final Battle With 50 Players

I’m not immune to Tony Stark using the Infinity Gauntlet propaganda

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Xbox Manager Says ‘Hundreds’ There Are Using AI Before Deleting Account: ‘If I’m Fired Tomorrow It Will Be Because I Told You The Truth That Nobody Wants You To Know’

When 'posting through it' goes horribly wrong

By Ash Parrish Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Nikki From Obsession Coming To Fortnite Is The Endgame Of People Not Getting It

With fame and notoriety comes the distortion of everything you were meant to symbolize

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Cyberpunk’s Trading Card Game Is Getting An Edgerunners Set, And We Have An Exclusive Card Reveal

The Kickstarter-funded card game is officially launching next month, with a set based on the anime coming next year

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Xbox Reportedly Emailing Users To ‘Trade In Your Console To Best Buy’

The email supposedly opens by asking Xbox Series owners, 'Haven't played on your console in a while?'

By Lewis Parker Published October 20, 2026

CultureNews

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Maker Cygames Wants To Release Three Games Per Year Under New Small-Games Label

As the industry becomes more polarized, the company explains why creating smaller titles alongside AAA games is necessary to match changing player habits

By Alicia Haddick Published October 20, 2026