Following Pokémon, Stern Lets Fallout Pinball Machine Out Of The Vault
The largest pinball company delves further into the video game themes, albeit with one largely taking inspiration from its TV adaptation
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The 5 Best Games That Still Aren't Officially Available in the US
Right now, we have unprecedented access to video games. Platforms like Steam offer tremendous access to AAA and indie titles alike, while services like Nintendo Switch Online are bringing plenty of classic titles to modern hardware.
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Double Fine reveals its first post-Xbox game as Tim Schafer declares no one will shut the studio down but him
Double Fine, which regained independence from Xbox Game Studios in July, has unveiled its first post-Xbox game: Thank You Bus Driver. Studio founder Tim Schafer declared in a recent interview that his studio will keep making weird games like it and Keeper, as no one will be able…
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Granblue Fantasy Relink Company Announces New Publishing Label Aimed At Releasing Smaller Games Faster
Their first game, Where the Seeds Fall, will release in November
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'We Are Sorry,' Gamescom Apologizes For Lackluster Response To Indie Booth Thefts
After severe backlash to its initial response to reports of theft at Gamescom 2026, Gamescom has now issued an apology with several promises that it will hopefully keep.
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It’s Curtains For Spider-Noir Season Two, See, The Big Rolled Up Newspaper
Despite picking up 11 Emmy nominations, the live action Nicolas Cage Spider-Man spinoff will be sleeping with the fishes after just one season
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2026 Has Been the Best Year for City-Builders in Decades
I picked the best possible year to get deep into city builders, at least in terms of being spoiled for high-quality choices. Having the time to play them all? Yeah, that's another matter entirely. 2026's release calendar has already been packed with some excellent new games, and…
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Bungie Is ‘Exploring’ Subleasing Parts Of Its Massive 210,984 Sq. Ft. Studio After Laying Off More Than 600 People In Just Three Years
Some see the big expansion as emblematic of the studio's mismanagement
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Exodus Won't Let You Bang the Octopus
Like any narrative RPG worth its salt, Exodus will let you start romantic relationships with your party members. In fact, like many of its genre contemporaries, developer Archetype Entertainment’s debut game seems to actively encourage it. But you nevertheless can’t start a…
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7 Games To Play While You Wait For Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
We're just about two weeks out from the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the highly anticipated next entry in the Fire Emblem series, which officially launches for the Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 17. So far, it's looking like Fortune's Weave will take players back to…
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Kingdom Hearts' Highly Anticipated Fortnite Collab Delayed, Rumors Say
Chapter 7 Season 4 has brought well-known video game characters to Fortnite for the very first time, and gamers have been thoroughly enjoying it so far. This has given them the opportunity to acquire characters from their favorite franchises, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Spyro,…
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Beloved Evil Dead Star Bruce Campbell Says He Has Five Years Left To Live
The iconic cult movie actor gave an update on his earlier cancer prognosis, which prompted a startling retirement from film and the convention circuit earlier this year
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Hideki Kamiya Wonders If He Should ‘Sue’ People Online For Implying He ‘Stole’ Money From Xbox During Scalebound’s Development (Which He’s Happy To Revive)
Kamiya has pushed back at claims he used Scalebound's development funds to bankroll other projects threatening to sue users on X
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'Overwatch' Won't Get Its Most Exciting New Feature In Years Until Next Season
If you were anticipating the imminent addition of Unvaulted battle passes to Overwatch, you'll need to wait a little bit longer. Previously slated to arrive as part of Season 4's midcycle update, they now won't come to the hero shooter until the start of Season 5.
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Brandon Sanderson’s Latest Sci-Fi Book has a Surprise Cosmere Connection
The immortal trickster and storyteller Hoid has appeared in so many of Sanderson’s books that some fans have accused the author of having a self-insert character. He even narrates his own series, Hoid’s Travails, which includes Tress of the Emerald Sea, Yume and the Nightmare…
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40 Years Ago, Konami Changed the Video Game Industry Forever
New video games released in recent years might sell well, but they rarely transform the industry as a whole. We’ve played too many games across too many genres to believe there’s much left to explore that’s genuinely new. Thanks to the diverse lineup of games already available,…
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5 Star Trek Ships That Changed the Legendary Sci-Fi Franchise Forever
Great science-fiction ships are never just transportation. Over time, they become characters in their own right.
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Samara Weaving's Gritty Action Sleeper Hit Officially Finds a New Home on Streaming
Samara Weaving is the perfect casting for Emma Frost, adding intense anticipation for Marvel’s X-Men reboot. Weaving has already established a knack for playing memorable female leads, thanks to her reputation as a talented scream queen.
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