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Phantom Blade Zero explodes on Steam, and its creator is "deeply grateful" to his team
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success, becoming Steam's top seller globally and reaching the second-highest concurrent player count shortly after launch. Game Director Liang expressed deep gratitude to his team, highlighting their passion and dedication throughout development, which began from a smaller student project. The game aims to deliver a powerful and cool action RPG experience rooted in Chinese wuxia, with features like adjustable difficulty and extensive PC customization options.
ShackStream: Dead Reset on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 765
The Stevetendo Show will feature a two-for-one special with a playthrough of Dead Reset and Elden Ring. Host Steve plans to finish Dead Reset, which features branching story paths, and then continue his Elden Ring playthrough. The stream will also touch on the recent Nintendo Indie World showcase.
Games Inbox: Will Red Dead Redemption 3 be Rockstar’s next game?
Readers discuss Rockstar Games' next project, with speculation leaning towards Red Dead Redemption 3 over new IPs, despite a desire for experimentation. Other topics include the perceived high pricing of PlayStation Store digital games, the mismanagement of BioWare leading to the decline of franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, and concerns about future online security threats and the impact of piracy on the games industry.
ShackStream: Dead Reset on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 764
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of the spooky game Dead Reset, described as a "choose your own adventure" title reminiscent of Sega CD games. The stream will also include a look at Elden Ring later in the week, and a discussion about Nintendo's upcoming Indie World showcase.
Elden Ring Movie Might Be Extremely Long, And It Could Have Twitch Integration Eventually
New details have emerged regarding the A24 Elden Ring movie, with Amazon MGM reportedly acquiring international Pay-1 streaming rights for tens of millions of dollars. The film, which finished production and is in post-production with Industrial Light & Magic, is expected to have a runtime of around three hours due to its 180-page script. Potential Twitch integrations are also being explored as part of the deal.
ShackStream: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 763
The Stevetendo Show is kicking off spooky week with a playthrough of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, featuring challenging platforming and voice acting by Abby Trott. The stream will also include Dead Reset and Elden Ring later in the week, with plans to cover The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake upon its release.
Elden Ring Movie Is Reportedly A $200 Million Gamble For A24
A24 is reportedly financing an Elden Ring movie with a budget of nearly $200 million, making it the company's most expensive film to date. This marks a significant departure from A24's typical strategy of producing lower-cost films. The article contrasts this with other successful and unsuccessful video game adaptations, noting that Elden Ring's mature themes may target a different audience than family-friendly hits like Super Mario Bros.
Phantom Blade Zero's Metacritic score beats out Onimusha and Nioh 3 as one of the top action games this year
Phantom Blade Zero has debuted with a Metacritic score of 88, positioning it as one of the year's top-rated action games and surpassing titles like Nioh 3 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The game received high praise, including four-and-a-half stars from GamesRadar+, for its smooth and engaging combat.
Elden Ring Film Adaptation Cost Around $200 Million to Make – Rumor
A new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that A24's live-action adaptation of Elden Ring had a production budget of approximately $200 million, making it the company's most expensive film to date. This figure places it in line with major blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film, directed by Alex Garland and starring Cailee Spaeny and Ben Whishaw, is slated for a March 3rd, 2028 release.
The Elden Ring movie has a scary budget, and that’s not even the most concerning part
The article expresses concern over the "scary budget" of the upcoming Elden Ring movie, suggesting this is a common problem in film production. The author implies that the budget is not the most worrying aspect of the project.
Dark Souls 2 Seamless Co-op is the chillest way to play FromSoft's most frustrating game
The Seamless Co-op mod for Dark Souls 2 offers a more enjoyable and less frustrating way to experience FromSoftware's challenging action RPG. Developed by modder Yui, this mod removes many of the original game's co-op limitations, allowing for shared progress and a more robust multiplayer experience that even revitalizes the game's PvP scene.
Elden Ring movie has a budget of nearly $200 million
A24's live-action Elden Ring movie is reportedly set to have a budget of nearly $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive film to date. Alex Garland is writing and directing the adaptation, which is being shot for IMAX and is due in cinemas on March 3, 2028. The film is partially a prequel to FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG.
The Elden Ring movie is reportedly A24's most expensive production ever - the studio's spending an eye-watering $200 million on FromSoftware's RPG
The upcoming Elden Ring movie, an adaptation of FromSoftware's popular RPG, is reportedly A24's most expensive production to date with a budget of nearly $200 million. This significant investment positions the film as a major blockbuster bet for the studio, leveraging the game's immense popularity and sales success.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 25, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort holds off Call of Duty
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 25, 2026, show Nintendo Switch Sports Resort retaining the top position, followed closely by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. New entries like Final Fantasy Resonance and Warrior Cats also made significant appearances in the top rankings.
Motion controls are great and games should use them more - Reader’s Feature
A reader argues that motion controls are a valuable and underutilized input method in modern gaming. They highlight Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and the original Wii Sports as examples of successful family-friendly motion control games, contrasting this with Sony and Microsoft's lack of focus on such experiences. The author believes motion controls, when implemented well, can broaden gaming's appeal and improve accessibility for a wider audience.
Phantom Blade Zero isn't even out yet, but it could be 'one of the year's breakout hits' as it shifts half a million copies on Steam alone
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant pre-order success on Steam, selling an estimated 500,000 copies and generating $24 million in revenue ahead of its October 28th launch. The game also boasts 2.5 million wishlists, indicating strong potential for it to become a breakout single-player hit.
Nearly 10 million people have played Elden Ring for over 100 hours, analyst says – and close to 3.5 million of…
An analysis of Elden Ring's performance reveals that the game has sold approximately 36.4 million copies across Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, generating around $2 billion in revenue. Notably, nearly 10 million players have logged over 100 hours, with almost 3.5 million achieving all in-game achievements.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 8.7 million copies and made $366 million, analyst says, and that's despite the…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved significant commercial success, selling 8.7 million copies and generating $366 million, with a strong performance on Steam despite its availability on PC Game Pass. Analysts suggest that its inclusion in subscription services like Xbox Game Pass, while potentially cannibalizing direct sales, ultimately increased its overall reach and player base.
Baldur's Gate 3 has sold over 23m copies and made around $1.2b so far, analyst claims - but only 1% of players have crossed the 500 hour mark in playtime
An analyst from Alinea Analytics estimates that Baldur's Gate 3 has sold over 23.2 million copies and generated approximately $1.2 billion in revenue. The figures indicate strong sales across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with PC accounting for the majority. Despite the massive sales, only about 1% of players have surpassed 500 hours of playtime.
Cloud Deployment Incoming: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Arrives on GeForce NOW
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has launched on GeForce NOW, allowing players to stream the campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ modes. Ultimate members can experience ray-tracing features powered by RTX 5080-class performance. Additionally, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE and The Elder Scrolls Online's Echoes of Skyrim season are now available on the cloud platform.
