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Obsession Director Would Be Up For A Video Game MovieFilmmaker Curry Barker, whose horror movie Obsession has been a major success, expressed openness to directing a video game movie. While not a heavy gamer, Barker mentioned Five Nights at Freddy's and the Uncharted series as potential projects he'd be interested in. He also discussed his admiration for Zach Cregger's approach to the Resident Evil movie and Kane Parsons' interest in directing a Portal adaptation.
"Do you want a new game or not?": Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet skipping State of Play is fine, former The Last of Us dev says, because making a trailer costs 4 months of workFormer Naughty Dog artist Del Walker explained that studios like Naughty Dog skip events like State of Play to avoid losing development time on trailers, which can cost up to four months of work. He suggests players must choose between seeing game footage or receiving finished games sooner. The article also touches on speculation regarding The Last of Us 3.
The Batman actor Peter Sarsgaard joins The Last of Us season three, and he'll play a character we haven't seen beforePeter Sarsgaard has joined the cast of HBO's The Last of Us for its third season, portraying a new character named Amon, a leader of the religious cult The Seraphites. Season three will reportedly focus on Abby's story in Seattle and introduce other new characters from the games. While a release date is unconfirmed, the season is expected to be the show's last.
Naughty Dog founder speaks on losing Crash Bandicoot and "abysmal" Universal Interactive partnershipNaughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin described the studio's past relationship with Universal Interactive as "abysmal," detailing harsh working conditions and a lack of respect that ultimately led to the studio parting ways with the Crash Bandicoot IP. Rubin expressed regret that Crash Bandicoot is not more prominently featured at Universal Studios today, suggesting a better partnership could have led to theme park attractions.
Spyro leaker says Xbox has greenlit a new Crash Bandicoot gameA leaker known for Spyro rumors suggests that Xbox has approved a new Crash Bandicoot game. The article also discusses past rumors about a Wario game and the development studios involved in the Crash Bandicoot franchise, including Toys For Bob and Naughty Dog.
PS5 Getting Long-Awaited New Games in Beloved Franchises – ReportA report suggests that new PlayStation 5 installments in the Uncharted and The Simpsons: Hit & Run franchises are in development. Journalist Jordan Middler claims a new Uncharted is coming, while also hinting that Activision is reviving The Simpsons: Hit & Run from its back catalog. These rumors should be taken with a grain of salt, but Middler has a history of accurate reporting.
Plague Tale's prequel makes serious moves for the Uncharted and Tomb Raider crown – after one chapter of Resonance I'm eager for more adventuringResonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts from the grim medieval setting of its predecessors to a sun-drenched Mediterranean, focusing on a younger, more capable Sophia. This prequel emphasizes third-person action, puzzles, and melee combat, drawing comparisons to Uncharted and Tomb Raider. Developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, the game is set for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Years before The Last of Us put up 20m sales and spawned a successful TV adaptation, a Sony exec and several Naughty Dog devs thought "It's not going to do very well" because it was too different from Uncharted 3Years before The Last of Us achieved 20 million sales and a successful TV adaptation, some within Sony and Naughty Dog had doubts about its potential due to its departure from the Uncharted formula. Former designer Quentin Cobb recalled a Sony executive suggesting a small marketing budget, believing the game wouldn't perform well. Despite internal and external skepticism, the game became a major success for PlayStation.
How That's No Moon's Crossfire evolves the cover-based shooterThat's No Moon is developing a narrative-driven, third-person tactical action-adventure shooter titled Crossfire, a reimagining of Smilegate's multiplayer game. The studio aims to redefine cover-based combat with an "adaptive cover" system that utilizes organic environmental cover, powered by Unreal Engine 5's Nanite and Lumen technologies. Key figures like Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff are leading the project, which features characters Layla and Cross.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and ExplainedSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.
The biggest surprises of Summer Game Fest 2006 - from Tupac to Alien Isolation 2Summer Game Fest showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including a new Cuphead game titled Mighty Cuphead Adventure, Alien: Isolation 2, and gen ATLAS from Fumito Ueda. Other notable reveals included Stranger Than Heaven featuring Tupac Shakur, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, and expansions for Monster Hunter Wilds and Stellar Blade. Many titles are slated for release in 2027 or later, with some like Virtua Fighter CrossRoads and 1666 Amsterdam aiming for next year.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Round Up: What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026?Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous PlayStation 5 titles, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, Resident Evil Veronica, and Alien Isolation 2. Geoff Keighley's multi-platform event also featured announcements for Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch, with games like Guild Wars 3 and Cuphead's Mighty Cuphead Adventure revealed.- Round Up: All the PS5 Reveals from Summer Game Fest 2026Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous PlayStation 5 titles, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, Resident Evil Veronica, and Alien Isolation 2. The event also featured new games from established franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Cuphead, alongside original titles such as Blood Message and Stranger Than Heaven.
Naughty Dog legends announce Crossfire, a tactical third-person shooter that "combines cinematic storytelling with…Naughty Dog veterans Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff have unveiled Crossfire, the debut project from their new studio That's No Moon Entertainment, developed with Smilegate. This single-player, third-person tactical shooter built on Unreal Engine 5 aims to reinvent the genre with an "Adaptive Cover" system, grounded stealth combat, and cinematic storytelling. Crossfire is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.- Crossfire promises deep narrative and innovative action from That’s No MoonThat's No Moon, a studio founded by veterans from Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward, has revealed Crossfire, a tactical sci-fi shooter expanding the single-player narrative of Smilegate's popular franchise. The game features a new traversal system and a story focusing on two operators forced to cooperate against a mysterious threat.
Crossfire was the most surprising game reveal I've attended in yearsThat's No Moon, a studio with talent from Naughty Dog, is developing a single-player, third-person tactical shooter titled Crossfire, backed by South Korean publisher Smilegate. Despite sharing a name with Smilegate's existing FPS, this new Crossfire focuses on a cinematic, story-driven experience with milsim elements like high lethality and manual reloading, featuring adaptive cover and a unique first-person reticle projection.
Crossfire is a new tactical, single-player action game from former Modern Warfare 2019 and Naughty Dog leadsCrossfire is a new single-player, third-person tactical action-adventure game from independent studio That's No Moon, founded by former Infinity Ward and Naughty Dog leads Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff. The game features a narrative-driven experience with stealth and grounded action, utilizing an Adaptive Cover mechanic. It is set for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with publishing handled by Smilegate on consoles and Team K1 on PC.
Crossfire Is a Single Player PS5 Shooter with Soul from Ex-Naughty Dog DevsCrossfire is a new single-player third-person shooter for the PlayStation 5 developed by former Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward developers. The game features a narrative about two enemy operators, Layla and Cross, forming an alliance against a common threat, with actress Claudia Doumit confirmed for the cast. While the trailer is based on pre-alpha footage and no release date has been announced, the game shows promise with its unique premise.