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All hail brand synergy, Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live action adaptation from Paramount and the producer behind the horrendous Doom movie
Paramount and Skydance are developing a live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077, with CD Projekt Red producing. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for the Transformers films and the 2005 Doom movie, is attached as a producer, drawing skepticism from the author. The article also touches on Skydance's broader involvement with game adaptations and the potential for these projects to fuel streaming subscriptions.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Is The Best Entry In The Franchise Since The Original Film
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a grotesque and ambitious horror-action survival game that successfully brings Clive Barker's vision to life with incredible fidelity. Despite a shaky start and an identity crisis, the game evolves into a unique experience, blending stealth, melee combat, and shooting mechanics with a compelling narrative rooted in the Hellraiser lore. The game handles mature themes of desire, abuse, and BDSM with consideration, making it a well-deserved addition to the Hellraiser legacy.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
IKEA and XBOX YXSTABY Collection: How the Collaboration Came Together | Official XBOX Podcast
The Official Xbox Podcast features a discussion with IKEA and Xbox designers about their YXSTABY collection, which merges gaming and home design. The collaboration focuses on creating functional and stylish furniture like gaming chairs, TV stands, stools, and display boxes, inspired by Xbox controllers and gaming culture.
US court orders Redditor to pay Nintendo £3.4m over Switch piracy
A US District Judge has ordered Redditor James Williams, known as "Archbox" and a moderator for r/SwitchPirates, to pay Nintendo $4.5 million (£3.4 million) in damages for facilitating Nintendo Switch game piracy. The judgment includes $150,000 for each of the 30 pirated games, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Williams failed to respond to the lawsuit, leading to a default judgment and a permanent injunction against further distribution of pirated Nintendo content.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
How To Unlock The Doom Slayer In Call Of Duty And All Other Doom Rewards
Call of Duty's The Haunting event features a limited-time Doom crossover, allowing players to unlock themed operator skins, decals, and a special weapon. The event runs until October 14 and includes both free and paid reward tracks, with the iconic "Doom Guy" operator skin available via the premium pass for 1,100 CoD Points. Players can earn rewards by grinding XP across various game modes.
Second wave of Xbox cuts reported to be happening this week, with "several" studios apparently facing consolidation
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly planning a second wave of layoffs this week, potentially affecting hundreds of employees and consolidating several studios. This follows a major restructuring in July and is part of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's plan to return the gaming division to profitability by focusing on major franchises. The news has reportedly lowered morale among staff.
15 video game franchises that need to end - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that numerous long-running video game franchises have overstayed their welcome and should be retired to encourage innovation. Titles like Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Halo, and The Last of Us are cited as examples of games that have become repetitive and are primarily cash grabs, with the author suggesting developers should focus on new intellectual properties instead.
Nightdive Studios interview: what to expect with Thief: The Dark Project Remastered and Sin: Reloaded ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch launch
Nightdive Studios is preparing remasters of Thief: The Dark Project and Sin: Reloaded for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Project manager Grover Wimberly IV discussed the selection process, the technical aspects of the remasters, and the importance of game preservation. Thief: The Dark Project Remastered is slated for winter, with Sin: Reloaded launching September 24, 2026.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 18: Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Nintendo is holding a significant Customer Appreciation Sale on its first-party Switch titles, with discounts on popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, featuring a wide array of third-party titles across various genres.
Doom joins Call of Duty Black Ops 7 as its final season kicks off a horror show
Treyarch has launched Season 6 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, its final ranked season before the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The update includes new maps, weapons, and a limited-time Doom event pass allowing players to play as the Doom Slayer. The season also features Halloween-themed content and a new Zombies survival map.
Xbox Game Pass is "extremely poorly managed" and Doom should never have been part of it, says former producer
Former id Software producer Andrew Willis describes Xbox Game Pass as "extremely poorly managed" with a lack of foresight and understanding of the consumer market. He argues that Doom should not have been included on the service, suggesting its inclusion negatively impacted sales and contributed to id Software's layoffs. Willis believes Microsoft struggles to define and measure the success of Game Pass, leading to flawed business decisions.
How I got to play the Evercade Nexus early and what I think of it - Reader’s Feature
A reader shares their early hands-on experience with the Evercade Nexus, Alpha, and Super Pocket at a community event. While finding the Nexus and Alpha enjoyable, the Super Pocket's controls were frustrating. The event fostered a positive community atmosphere, contrasting with the perceived attitudes of larger companies like Sony and Xbox.
Meat Engine – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Meat Engine is a new sci-fi boomer shooter inspired by classic titles like Quake and Doom, featuring fast-paced retro combat in a dark, war-torn future. Players take on the role of a bioweapon tasked with eliminating a tyrannical Monarch and ending the chaos. The game includes eight unique levels with a variety of biological and living weaponry, and players can sign up for a beta playtest.
Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on the Evercade Nexus use the original Rare source code, which included 'a load of stuff' that the studio didn't even know about, Blaze Entertainment says
Blaze Entertainment discovered hidden features, including unreleased tracks and a level editor, within the original source code of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie while developing ports for the Evercade Nexus. Rare provided the N64 source code, revealing content the studio itself was unaware of. These discoveries have been implemented in the new Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack for the Evercade Nexus.
The Games That Changed How We Play
This article celebrates National Video Games Day by highlighting games that have significantly impacted gameplay and the industry. It covers titles like Pong, PAC-MAN, Super Mario Bros, DOOM, and Minecraft, detailing their innovations in genres, mechanics, and player interaction.
"The more aroused the fly is the harder it tries to shoot" - Google's fully mapped fly brain is now playing Doom, Beat Saber, and more
Google's fully mapped male fruit fly brain has been engineered to play video games like Doom and Beat Saber. An engineer trained the simulated fly brain to play Doom, with another modder getting it to play Beat Saber and other shooters. Google stated this is a significant step in neuroscience research.
How To Unlock All Season 6 Weapons In Black Ops 7 And Warzone
This guide details how to unlock the four new weapons added in Season 6 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, which launches on September 17. The new weapons include the TR51 Para assault rifle, VMP submachine gun, a melee weapon called Arcblade, and the ROC 20mm special weapon. These can be earned through the battle pass, events, or later via the Armory.
