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New Hunger Games Movie Comes Out The Day After GTA 6, But Is The Director Scared?
The new Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping, is set to release on November 20, the day after Grand Theft Auto 6's highly anticipated launch. Director Francis Lawrence expressed hope that audiences will find time for both, while industry analyst Mat Piscatella noted that many publishers are intentionally avoiding releasing games near GTA 6 due to fear of its impact.
BioShock movie director confirms they're "still working on it" but says its world and story is a…
Director Francis Lawrence stated that the BioShock movie adaptation is still in development at Netflix, though it faces challenges due to the game's complex world and recent leadership changes at the streaming service. While progress is being made, the project's future remains uncertain amidst these hurdles.
The best-selling game of 2026 so far has a 3.2 user score on Metacritic
NBA 2K27 has become the best-selling game of 2026 in the US despite a dismal user score of 3.2 on Metacritic, indicating player dissatisfaction with microtransactions and developer practices. In contrast, Insomniac's Wolverine achieved a strong launch for Sony, outperforming recent titles.
NBA 2K27 Dunks On Resident Evil Requiem To Become The US’s Best-Selling Game Of 2026
NBA 2K27 has surpassed Resident Evil Requiem to become the best-selling game of 2026 year-to-date in the US. While Resident Evil Requiem was an early hit and the best-selling physical game on PS5 for the year, NBA 2K27's strong performance in September secured its top position. Analysts predict Grand Theft Auto 6 may take the lead later in the year.
We’re Getting A WWE And Street Fighter Crossover, And It’s Pretty Weird
2K Games has announced a new DLC pack for WWE 2K24, the "WWE 2K24 X Street Fighter Elite Pack," which allows WWE performers like The Rock and Rey Mysterio to be dressed as Street Fighter characters with inspired moves. This crossover is tied to the release of the Street Fighter movie and is described as "pretty weird" and "merchandising taken to a new extreme."
Rockstar's next game won't take eight years to make: "The engine, the tools and the team we've built during GTA 6 will allow us to do things more quickly"
Rockstar Games aims to develop future titles more quickly, leveraging the tools and team built for Grand Theft Auto 6. The studio has significantly increased its workforce since Red Dead Redemption 2's launch. The article also touches on the challenges of game leaks and the impact of development delays.
Fan-Favorite PS5 Pro Enhanced Action Game Slashes Price by 85% on PlayStation Store
Mafia: Definitive Edition is currently available for $5.99 on the PlayStation Store, an 85% discount from its original $39.99 price. This limited-time offer applies to the PlayStation 5 version, which features 60 FPS gameplay and expanded content from the original 2002 title. The remake, developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, offers players a chance to experience the Prohibition-era crime drama.
Mafia 3, which PC Gamer scored 54% but which I say is great, got a nice little 10th-anniversary update
Hangar 13 has released a 10th-anniversary update for Mafia 3: Definitive Edition on PC, bringing quality-of-life enhancements. The patch addresses issues such as janky mission progress, improved NPC behavior, and better achievement tracking, aiming to refine the player experience.
Mafia III fyller tio och firar med gratis uppgradering
Mafia III: Definitive Edition is receiving free upgrades to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, ten years after its initial release. The update includes a performance boost to 60 frames per second and bug fixes, though save files will not transfer. PC players also receive an update with similar fixes and improved performance.
Free PS5 Upgrade of Fan-Favorite PS4 Adventure Game Out Now
A free PlayStation 5 upgrade for Mafia III: Definitive Edition is now available for owners of the PlayStation 4 version. This upgrade enhances the game with 60 FPS gameplay, improved trophy tracking, better AI, and navigation enhancements, while including all previously released story DLCs.
Mafia 3: Definitive Edition is Out Now for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with 60 FPS Support
Mafia 3: Definitive Edition is now available natively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, featuring 60 FPS support for gameplay and cutscenes, along with visual and stability improvements. The update also addresses bug fixes for the campaign and DLC, and enhances PC performance with higher frame rate options.
BioShock movie director says he's been "dying" to make his Netflix adaptation and they're…
Director Francis Lawrence is actively working on the script for the Netflix BioShock movie adaptation, expressing a strong desire to bring the project to fruition. Despite delays due to Hollywood strikes and his work on The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Lawrence feels the script is nearing completion. The film, based on the first BioShock game, is reportedly being reworked for a smaller budget.
NBA 2K27 tops US August charts, becomes third-best selling game of 2026 | US Monthly Charts
NBA 2K27 topped the US sales charts for August 2026, becoming the third-best-selling game of the year according to Circana data. New releases like Madden NFL 27 and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls also performed well. Overall consumer spending on video games in the US fell 9% in August, with hardware unit sales reaching their lowest point since 2013, though PlayStation 5 hardware sales saw a 17% increase.
Xbox Announces New Film, TV and Entertainment Division XP, Led by Former Minecraft Studio Head
Xbox has launched a new division called XP, focused on expanding its gaming franchises into film, television, merchandise, live events, and partnerships. Led by former Minecraft studio head Kayleen Walters, the division aims to reach audiences beyond the games themselves, leveraging recent successes like the Minecraft movie and the Fallout series.
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Rated by ESRB for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 have been rated by the ESRB for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, suggesting Definitive Edition releases for both titles are imminent. This follows the release of Mafia: Definitive Edition and the positive reception of the first game's PS5 version.
PlayStation 5 Ports of Fan-Favorite PS3, PS4 Action Adventure Games Leaked
ESRB ratings suggest that Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition may be receiving native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S ports. These dedicated current-gen versions would allow for enhanced graphics and faster load times, building on the success of previous Definitive Editions and the franchise's popularity in the open-world crime genre.
2K to delist and shut down game's single-player mode after only two years
2K Games will delist NBA 2K25 from digital storefronts on October 30, 2026, just over two years after its September 6, 2024 launch. The game's online servers will shut down on January 1, 2027, rendering its multiplayer and MyCareer modes unplayable. This practice, also seen with WWE 2K23 and PGA Tour 2K23, is criticized as a bleak trend for game preservation.
NBA 2K25 servers to shut down on December 31, single-player story mode will become unplayable
2K has announced that NBA 2K25 servers will be shut down on December 31, making online modes like MyCareer and MyTeam unplayable. The game will also be delisted from storefronts on October 30, 2026, though offline modes will remain accessible. This follows a trend of 2K delisting older NBA titles.
The Borderlands MMO is officially saved and playable in English, 11 years after its shutdown and 17 months after…
A fan-led effort has successfully revived Borderlands Online, a Chinese-exclusive MMO that shut down 11 years ago. Modder EpicNNG and the community have worked for 17 months to translate the game into English, adapt its UI, and make it playable online and offline. The project, known as BLOL, is not monetized and is currently in playtesting, with over 1,000 accounts created in its first four hours.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
