Activision President Rob Kostich has assured Halo fans that the company will build a new team for the franchise rather than handing it to an existing Call of Duty studio.
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Jason Momoa to Star in Helldivers Movie
Jason Momoa has signed on to lead Justin Lin’s live-action Helldivers film. While nothing is known about the plot for the video game adaptation, Sony Pictures has the film set to release November 10, 2027 in theaters. Though both Lin and Momoa have been involved in the Fast & Furious franchise, this marks their first direct collaboration.
Sony State of Play Returns February 12 With Over an Hour of PS5 Announcements and Game Updates
Sony has officially confirmed that its next Sony State of Play presentation will air this Thursday, February 12th, delivering more than an hour of announcements, gameplay reveals, and developer updates focused on upcoming PlayStation titles. The broadcast, announced...
Amazon’s God of War Series Reveals Callum Vinson as Kratos’ Son Atreus
Amazon’s upcoming live-action God of War series has officially filled one of its most important roles, as the production has cast a young actor to portray Atreus — the emotional core of Santa Monica Studio’s modern Norse saga. With the God of War series Atreus casting...
Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Reflects on Iconic Role
The name Charles Martinet may not be familiar, but to millions of gamers — and even non-gamers — around the world, his voice is instantly recognizable. Martinet has been providing the voice of Mario since 1996, when the iconic Nintendo plumber first spoke in Super Mario 64.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is scheduled to release for Nintendo Switch 2 on May 12, 2026, according to announcements from Bethesda Softworks and developer MachineGames. The release date was confirmed during a Nintendo Direct presentation that focused on...
Sony Claims Ghost of Yotei Outsold Ghost of Tsushima – But is That Units Sold or Revenue?
Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Lin Tao, announced during a webcast that Ghost of Yōtei sold better in its first three months than Ghost of Tsushima in the same amount of time. She added that these sales “significantly contributed to the financial results of the quarter.”
New Minecraft Civil Rights DLC Draws Backlash
For Black History Month, Minecraft has released civil rights-themed downloadable content. The new educational DLC, “Lessons in Good Trouble,” focuses on several historical leaders, including Congressman John Lewis, who coined the term “good trouble,” Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and others.
Nintendo Caves to Activist Demands — Adds Nonbinary Gender Option and Same Sex Relationships to Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
Nintendo’s upcoming return to its quirky life-simulation franchise is already sparking debate — and not because of gameplay. During its most recent Direct presentation, the company confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will include same-sex romantic...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sets New Record for Most “Game of the Year” Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed Elden Ring to become the video game with the highest number of recorded “Game of the Year” awards, according to multiple industry award trackers. Current counts place the total at approximately 436 awards, drawing from results...
Fable No Longer an Xbox Exclusive — PS5 and PC Release Confirmed With Male Protagonist Option
Fable — one of gaming’s most beloved RPG franchises — is officially launching on PS5 and PC in Autumn 2026, marking a seismic change in platform strategy and narrative design for what had been perceived as an Xbox-exclusive. The announcement, made on the official...
Nintendo Releases Free Dixie Kong Update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Nintendo has released a free update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, introducing new playable content including Dixie Kong, and technical improvements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. A free update is rolling into #DonkeyKong Country Returns HD!...
Nintendo Stock Sees 33% Drop Despite Record Switch 2 Sales — Here’s Why Investors are Worried
Nintendo is facing a sharp market correction, with its stock down roughly 33% over the past five months, even as the company celebrates a historically strong launch for its next-generation hardware. This Nintendo stock drop has puzzled casual observers, but investors...