Nvidia DLSS 5 is launching on September 3: Here's everything I learned about it from a private Gamescom demo DLSS 5 will launch this Friday, and Nvidia showed me its developer controls at Gamescom. GamesRadar · Sep 1
Gems, ghosts and GTA VI: the biggest video games for autumn 2026 There are juggernauts and indie gems aplenty for when the nights draw in, from an ingenious puzzle game to blockbusters such as Marvel’s Wolverine and Call of Duty The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
Xbox is reportedly pitching movie and TV adaptations for "more than a dozen games" – including Elder Scrolls and Halo Finish the fight... again Total Film · Aug 28
Street Fighter's Chun-Li actor ate 12 eggs a day, grew her thighs "6.5cm each," and studied every game in slow-mo to play the iconic, high-kicking fighter Callina Liang is pulling out all the stops to play Chun-Li in the Street Fighter movie Total Film · Aug 27
Street Fighter director says he didn't want to make an "off-the-shelf" video game movie: "I was brought on to make something that didn't feel conventional" Street Fighter won't be a run-of-the-mill video game adaptation Total Film · Aug 27
Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians. Euronews · Aug 27
I made my own video games with Meta’s new free AI vibe-coding app — and I didn’t expect to have this much fun Meta’s brand-new Pocket app let me finally fulfill my dream of becoming a video game developer — all I had to do was tell it what I wanted, and it handled the rest. Tom’s Guide · Aug 27
How to create a video game world using Blender and Photoshop Cyril Yong Zhou outlines his approach to putting together stylised interactive environments. Creative Bloq · Aug 26
The Dog Stars review – Jacob Elordi seems confused by this post-apocalyptic bore from Ridley Scott 2/5 The veteran filmmaker has made a movie that rips off ‘28 Days Later’, ‘Mad Max’ and the video game ‘Fallout’ to dull ends The Independent UK · Aug 26
Europe’s biggest gaming show eyes ‘Grand Theft’ boost COLOGNE, Germany - Europe’s biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors on Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto VI” can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition. Bangkok Post · Aug 25
'Golden Axe' TV Series: Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Reimagining Of The Classic Game The 'Golden Axe' hack-and-slash fantasy series is getting an animated adult comedy on Paramount+, and we now have our first look. Inverse · Aug 24
Fortnite's New Season Is Basically a Celebration of Video Games — And It Might Be Its Wildest Crossover Yet Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4 turns Sonic, Mega Man, Tetris and more into actual gameplay mechanics. Here's why Override might be its wildest crossover yet. Player One · Aug 24
The new Halloween video game has been banned in Australia – and not because of the violence Academics and a former classification board director say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards The Guardian - AU · Aug 23
One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist One U.S. Army unit is offering troops a reenlistment bonus of four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI The Independent UK · Aug 20
Fortune · Aug 20 One U.S. Army unit is offering 4-days off to play Grand Theft Auto—but there’s a catch: they’ll have to reenlist if they take the day off to play From the Army to small businesses: organizations are getting ahead of the GTA VI launch curve—and giving days off to steal virtual cars.
GamesRadar · Aug 19 Marvel's Wolverine was inspired by one of the few video game movie tie-ins that doesn't suck: "We had the same challenges as those devs" "We were definitely aware of that game"
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Army unit dangles Grand Theft Auto VI leave to entice soldiers into reenlisting At least 20 soldiers in a Georgia battalion have taken up an offer amid re-enlistment challenges and declining morale
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 After 25 years, I’m breaking up with The Sims. Here’s why you should, too Now that Jared Kushner and the Saudi Investment Fund have bought The Sims’ publisher, EA, it’s unlikely to remain a game celebrating diversity and inclusivity, says video games writer Jordan Erica Webber
Euronews · Aug 18 How Cyprus became one of Europe's biggest video game hubs A small Mediterranean island now ranks among Europe's top 10 gaming markets by revenue — and third in the world for mobile downloads, behind only China and Vietnam.
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 Who Was Hayden Panettiere? Heroes and Nashville Actress Dies Aged 36 as Cops Probe Apartment Incident Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed actress from 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has died at 36. Known for her roles in TV and video games, her sudden passing leaves a significant void in entertainment.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Hayden Panettiere cause of death: What happened to ‘Heroes’ star who passed away at 36? Hayden Panettiere death reason: Hayden Panettiere, famous for her unforgettable performances in Heroes and Nashville, has sadly died at the age of 36. Her father shared the news in a statement released on Sunday. Known for her iconic role as Claire Bennet, she also made an impression as Juliette Barnes,…
GamesRadar · Aug 16 The backlash against gen AI in video games proves voting with your wallet works As anti-AI clauses show up in legal contracts, the gaming community's voice is being heard loud and clear – though some devs might not be happy about it
Cinemablend · Aug 15 I Finally Watched Five Nights At Freddy's 2, And Here's Why It's Way Better Than The First Movie This sequel makes me want to spend five nights at Freddy's.
Fortune · Aug 14 Facing a decadeslong shortage, the FAA has now hired more than 2,000 air traffic controllers after its campaign recruiting Gen Z video gamers With the U.S. still 3,500 controllers short of its staffing target, the federal government is turning to Fortnite fans and Roblox players to fill the gap.
Total Film · Aug 14 Gears of War movie producer believes that video game adaptations should "contribute" to game lore rather than copy it Kelly McCormick shares how she approaches video game adaptations ahead of Netflix's Gears of War movie