A new report claims Xbox CEO Asha Sharma pulled a planned Halo: Campaign Evolved trailer from Sony’s recent State of Play presentation at the last minute.
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Insomniac Removes “Men” from X-Men Name in Wolverine Game After Reported Sweet Baby Inc. Involvement
Insomniac has finally done what short-sighted Marvel executives have been trying to do for years with its new Wolverine game—take the word "Men" out of X-Men. And they may have had some help from Kim Belair's Sweet Baby Inc. For years, some of Marvel's most prominent...
Gothic Therapy’s Deep Dive Into ‘Mixtape’ Credits Reveal Major Marketing Machine Behind Gaming’s Latest ‘Indie’ Darling
For much of 2026, Mixtape has been one of gaming's most talked-about releases. Praised for its nostalgic atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and soundtrack packed with recognizable music, the title seemed to emerge as the latest indie success story seemingly embraced...
Domino’s Pizza Slams ‘God of War Laufey’ for Benching Kratos as Santa Monica Studios Responds
When a pizza company ends up at the center of a gaming controversy, you know something unusual is happening. That's exactly what unfolded this week after Domino's Pizza UK took a shot at Sony Santa Monica's upcoming God of War Laufey, a game that has already sparked...
PlayStation Benches Kratos — His Wife Faye Takes Over as Main Character in ‘God of War Laufey’
For months, rumors have circulated that Santa Monica Studio wanted to tell more stories centered on Faye, the wife of Kratos whose death set the events of 2018's God of War into motion. Now those rumors have become reality. During Sony's latest State of Play showcase,...
First 10 Minutes of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is Now Available in ‘Fortnite’
Disney and Lucasfilm are taking a very unusual approach to marketing The Mandalorian and Grogu. Instead of debuting footage exclusively in theaters, at conventions, or through a major televised event, the company has now dropped the first 10 minutes of the upcoming...
‘Sonic 4’ Has Wrapped Filming With Metal Sonic Photo Reveal
In a social media post Friday night, Sonic 4 director Jeff Fowler announced that principal photography has wrapped and teased Metal Sonic’s appearance. The reveal hints at the franchise’s next major expansion — and Sonic’s newest enemy.
Nintendo Moves ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Movie Release Date Up to April 2027
On Wednesday evening, Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto announced a new release date for the live-action The Legend of Zelda film.
IGN ‘Mixtape’ Review Draws Backlash Over Perfect Score for Controversial Game
Video game review outlet IGN is facing major backlash after awarding the controversial game Mixtape a rare perfect 10/10 score. The publication—long joked about online for routinely handing out 7/10 ratings—has reportedly given only a small handful of games perfect scores over the past three decades. That makes the review especially notable.
Pragmata Surpasses 2 Million Sales as Players Embrace Its Emotional Sci-Fi Story
Roughly three weeks after its April 17, 2026 launch, Pragmata has already sold 2 million copies worldwide. The announcement marks more than just strong sales for Capcom’s science-fiction action title. It also represents a notable achievement for a brand-new IP outside an established franchise.
GameStop Makes Bid to Buy eBay, Draws Scrutiny
Reports in early May 2026 revealed that GameStop had launched a bid to buy eBay. Initial coverage on May 1 indicated the company was preparing an offer. By May 3, multiple outlets confirmed that a formal proposal had been submitted. The unsolicited bid values eBay at...
Former Nintendo President Alleges Amazon Made Illegal Demands
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the company’s early-2000s clash with Amazon stemmed from what he describes as illegal demands. For years, the absence of the Nintendo Wii and DS from the fast-growing retailer fueled speculation.
Ahsoka Tano Anakin Skywalker Coming to Fortnite
Fortnite is preparing to release new Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker skins inspired by the animated style of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These skins are distinct from the live-action versions of the characters already in Fortnite, which reflect their appearances in...