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James Gunn marks 65 years of Matt Hagen's Clayface by praising the "astounding performance" by Tom Rhys…
DC Studios boss James Gunn praised Tom Rhys Harries' performance as Clayface on the 65th anniversary of Matt Hagen's comic debut. Gunn highlighted the emotional depth Harries brought to the character's transformation. The article also touches on Clayface's history in various Batman media and its recent box office success.
Obituary: Voice actor Eric Bauza has passed away at 46
Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for his work on modern Looney Tunes characters and roles in video games like Batman: Arkham City and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, has passed away at the age of 46. His family confirmed his death due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza was a prolific talent in animation and a prominent Filipino-American voice actor.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026 – Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026, shows Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the top position, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort debuted at number two, and Final Fantasy Resonance entered at number four.
Gamers Nightmare 2026 | Batman: Arkham Asylum
The article announces "Gamers Nightmare 2026," a title that will feature Batman: Arkham Asylum, promising a terrifying experience for players.
Microsoft reveals Xbox Labs and it's desperately pretending it's not about AI
Microsoft has announced the formation of Xbox Labs, a new division focused on experimenting with 'emerging ideas' in response to AI-driven game modding and browser-based games. Led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who previously worked on AI at Microsoft, the division aims to explore new possibilities in game accessibility and player creation without explicitly mentioning generative AI. The initiative, headed by CTO Scott Van Vliet, is intended to leverage Xbox's expertise in game development to shape future technologies, though the article expresses skepticism about the venture's tangible outcomes and potential monetization.
Skydance merges WB Games and Paramount Games Studio
Skydance has merged its gaming divisions, WB Games and Paramount Games Studio, under the leadership of Tony Driscoll. This consolidation brings together studios responsible for franchises like Batman: Arkham, Mortal Kombat, and Hogwarts Legacy. The article notes that it is unclear if this merger will result in layoffs or project cancellations.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery operating under Skydance following completion of $111bn merger
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a new entity that will operate under the Skydance name. CEO David Ellison warned of "difficult decisions" and "impacts" during the integration process, aiming for over $6 billion in synergy savings. The company also launched Paramount Game Studio by merging Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media, and now owns numerous game development studios and intellectual properties.
The most iconic Joker artwork ever made becomes a Lego Batman set
Lego is releasing a new set based on an iconic Joker artwork from Detective Comics #880, featuring the character made of tiny bats. This "The Joker Wall Art Comic Cover" set will launch in January alongside two Batmobile sets: one from Batman: Arkham Knight and another from Batman Returns.
Warner Bros. Games Now Belongs To Skydance, But Company Makes No Mention Of That In Big Announcement
Skydance has officially completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal valued at $111 billion. Notably, the company's announcement of the deal closing made no mention of its significant video game properties, despite CEO David Ellison stating he is a gamer. The acquisition is expected to lead to significant layoffs and restructuring within the company.
Modders are furious as Claude-powered mashup mods flood social media
Long-time modders are expressing significant frustration with the rise of AI-generated "mashup" mods that combine unrelated games, citing a lack of creativity and potential copyright issues. This trend, fueled by advancements in AI models like Claude Opus 5.5, is currently circulating on social media platforms like Twitter/X, with platforms like Nexus Mods having policies against AI-generated content without explicit permission.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review for Nintendo Switch 2
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a near-perfect game, blending iconic Batman moments with the signature humor of LEGO titles. Developed by TT Games, it features gameplay heavily inspired by Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham series, offering engaging combat, puzzles, and a substantial story campaign that took around 20 hours to complete.
Celebrate Batman Day With The Entire Arkham Series At Its Lowest Price Right Now
To celebrate Batman Day, the entire Batman Arkham series, including Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight, and Arkham Origins, is available at its lowest price on PC via Steam through Fanatical. While Arkham Knight and its DLC are at their best price, Arkham Origins is not. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is not part of the sale and is also not recommended.
Marvel’s Wolverine Has Sold 1.9 Million Units in 3 Days, Earning $130 Million in Revenue – Rumor
Marvel's Wolverine has reportedly sold 1.9 million units and generated $130 million in revenue within its first three days of release, according to Alinea Analytics. While these figures are lower than Marvel's Spider-Man 2, they reportedly surpass other recent titles like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The game received a 10 out of 10 in our review, praising its combat, presentation, and storytelling.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Now Available on Switch 2, Launch Trailer Released
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, with TT Games releasing a launch trailer to celebrate. The game has received high praise, including a nine out of ten score in a previous review, and is noted for its spectacular presentation and campy LEGO charm.
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Gives Harley Quinn An Arkham Asylum Makeover
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is releasing the Mayhem Collection expansion on September 18, featuring Harley Quinn and the Joker. The expansion includes a classic Harley Quinn outfit inspired by her look in Batman: Arkham Asylum and references from Batman: The Animated Series. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Batman på NES är världens bästa superhjältespel
Batman: The Video Game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, released in 1989, is argued to be the best superhero game ever made, surpassing even modern titles like the Arkham series. Developed by Sunsoft, the game is praised for its challenging yet fair gameplay, atmospheric gothic presentation, and exceptional music, particularly the track 'Streets of Desolation'.
DLSS 5 Is Stunning, But It Could Change Games in Ways We Don’t Expect
This analysis tests NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology across several PC games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Batman: Arkham Knight, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. While DLSS 5 enhances lighting and details in many cases, it sometimes interferes with original art styles or struggles with performance on older titles and lower-spec systems, leading to mixed results and concerns about artistic vision preservation.
Report: 13TB of Steam data leaked after users access 'publicly accessible endpoint'
A significant data leak, dubbed 'Steam2 leak,' has reportedly exposed 13TB of data from Valve's Steam platform, primarily containing files uploaded between 2003 and 2013. The leaked data includes early versions and assets of Valve games like Left 4 Dead 2 and Portal 2, as well as beta builds of third-party titles such as Dragon Age: Origins and Batman: Arkham Asylum. The information was allegedly accessed via a publicly accessible endpoint, raising security concerns for Valve and other exposed companies.
Massive Valve leak unearths 12TB of unreleased builds for games like Portal 2, alongside a whiff of Half-Life 2: Episode…
A massive 12TB leak of internal Valve game builds and assets from 2003 to 2013 has surfaced online, including unreleased versions of Portal 2, Left 4 Dead, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, as well as materials potentially related to Half-Life 2: Episode Three and the unreleased game F-Stop. The leak is attributed to Valve's outdated content-delivery system rather than a hacking incident.
All the key details about 'anime GTA' game Ananta
Ananta, formerly known as Project Mugen, is set to release on January 15, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile platforms. This free-to-play open-world RPG developed by NetEase features a unique urban setting with influences from Tokyo and Hangzhou, and promises a variety of gameplay mechanics including combat, exploration, and social activities, while notably not featuring character gacha mechanics.
