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Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting TV series and film adaptations
Embark Studios' games Arc Raiders and The Finals are being adapted into TV series and films by Chernin Entertainment. Nexon executive chairman Patrick Söderlund stated the deal is a significant step in growing the games into transmedia experiences. Chernin Entertainment sees the games as ambitious global intellectual property with franchise potential.
Arc Raiders and The Finals set for TV and film adaptations from Backrooms co-producer
Chernin Entertainment has announced plans to create television and film adaptations for Embark Studios' games, The Finals and Arc Raiders. The Finals is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter, while Arc Raiders is a popular extraction shooter that previously won Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards.
Arc Raiders TV and movie adaptations are in the works, and the same goes for Embark's previous shooter The Finals
Chernin Entertainment and Nexon have partnered to develop film and television adaptations for Embark Studios' shooters Arc Raiders and The Finals. Embark's CEO Patrick Söderlund stated the collaboration aims to create integrated transmedia experiences, with the creative teams working closely with Chernin to maintain the properties' core identity.
ARC Raiders and The Finals to get TV and movie adaptations
Embark Studios has partnered with Chernin Entertainment to develop film and television adaptations for its video games, ARC Raiders and The Finals. Details regarding whether these adaptations will be for film, television, or both mediums are not yet specified.
Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting film and TV adaptations in collaboration with the Backrooms production company
Embark Studios, the developer behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, is collaborating with Chernin Entertainment to create film and TV adaptations of both games. This partnership aims to expand these properties into deeply integrated transmedia experiences, with Chernin Entertainment's film president David Ready highlighting the visually stunning and story-rich worlds created by Nexon and Embark.
Arc Raiders and The Finals Are Getting Adapted Into Films and TV Shows
The video games Arc Raiders and The Finals are being adapted into films and television shows. This move signifies Hollywood's continued interest in leveraging popular video game franchises for new media projects.
Arc Raiders is replacing AI with real human performances, starting with Celeste
Embark Studios is replacing text-to-speech AI with full motion capture for non-player characters in Arc Raiders, starting with the character Celeste. This change aims to bring more authentic facial expressions and emotions from real-world actors, like Diana Gardner for Celeste, into the game to enhance immersion and storytelling.
The Finals skruvar upp förstörelsen ännu mer
Embark Studios is enhancing the destruction physics in their game The Finals with an upcoming update. The new system adds a third layer for gradual destruction, allowing for more realistic and dynamic environmental effects where materials can hang, twist, and bend. This update is scheduled for release on October 20.
Arc Raiders' is taking no prisoners when it comes to cheaters with permanent bans becoming the new normal: 'No…
Embark is implementing a stricter anti-cheat policy for Arc Raiders, introducing permanent bans for all known cheat programs without warnings. This move aims to combat rampant cheating that disrupts the player experience, with executive producer Aleksander Grøndal emphasizing the ongoing commitment to fighting unfair play. The company is also enhancing its detection methods, including machine-learning models and hardware bans, to make cheating more difficult and less rewarding.
Embark promises to get stricter with Arc Raiders bans as cheaters continue to plague the extraction shooter: "No…
Embark Studios is implementing stricter anti-cheat measures and harsher punishments for cheaters in their extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. The studio acknowledges that cheating remains an ongoing issue and is improving its detection systems, including machine learning models and kernel-level protection. Permanent bans are now standard for all known cheat programs, with expanded license restrictions and potential hardware bans for repeat offenders.
Wardogs devs celebrate 3 million sales but warn that "hype won't last forever"
Developer Bulkhead announced that its shooter Wardogs has sold over three million copies since launching into early access on September 10, 2026. While celebrating the success, the studio acknowledged that the current hype may not last forever and expressed a commitment to addressing player feedback and developing future content like Season 2. The article also notes the game's current unplayability on Linux-based handheld gaming PCs.
Riot's Vanguard is coming for League of Legends and Valorant boosters, with nearly 300,000 accounts hit
Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat system has expanded its detection capabilities to include boosting and rank manipulation in both League of Legends and Valorant. Nearly 300,000 accounts have been affected by actions ranging from rank removal to permanent bans. The system targets players who log into others' accounts to increase their rank, as well as those who benefit from such services.
Gabe Newell apparently spent "five months" singing Mongolian throat songs around the Valve office
Former Valve developer Minh Le recalled Gabe Newell's fascination with Mongolian throat singing, which he practiced around the office for about five months. Le shared this anecdote from his early days at Valve, a period he described as an incredible learning experience surrounded by top talent. Newell also developed interests in collecting swords and knife crafting during that time.
Bungie admits Marathon "did not reach as many players as we hoped" as it plans major changes
Bungie has acknowledged that its extraction shooter Marathon has not met player expectations, citing a significant drop in concurrent players. The developer plans major changes, including the introduction of a permanent PvE mode and a Team Deathmatch mode in the upcoming Symbiosis update, to address player concerns and evolve the game.
This Baldur's Gate 3 mod adds a whole new region before Act 3
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3, titled 'Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion,' has entered beta, adding a new region called the Chionthar Wilds, quests, dungeons, and enemies. This fan-made content takes place after the Shadow-Cursed Lands and before Act 3, offering an expanded adventure for players between levels eight and ten. While the mod is still in beta and may contain bugs, its planned 1.0 release aims for further polish and content additions.
Arc Raiders is about to drop its "biggest update yet," and no, we don't mean this Subway crossover
Embark Studios is preparing to launch the "Frozen Trail" update for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders on October 8, 2026. Ahead of this major content drop, the developer is highlighting a promotional crossover with Subway, offering exclusive in-game cosmetics to US customers who purchase qualifying meals before October 26. The update itself promises to be the game's biggest yet.
Razer's Xbox 25th Anniversary gear has me questioning my PlayStation allegiance
Despite a lifelong allegiance to PlayStation, the author finds Razer's Xbox 25th Anniversary collection appealing, particularly the translucent green aesthetic. While not yet convinced to replace their current setup, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard, Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, and Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds make a striking impression, evoking a strong sense of Y2K-era Xbox nostalgia.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the editorial team are sharing their weekend gaming plans, including James playing the Wardogs closed beta, Edwin trying out Blood of Dawnwalker and Pathologic 3 on a loaned gaming laptop, and Ollie returning to The Finals. Jeremy is enjoying Blood of the Dawnwalker, while Julian is progressing through Star Wars: Zero Company and reflecting on EA's new ownership and studio furloughs.
Arc Raiders still has a cheating problem because cheats are an $8 billion industry and "we'd need thousands of developers" to counter it, says Embark engineer
Embark Studios engineer Tom van Dijck stated that combating cheating in Arc Raiders is an immense challenge due to the $8 billion industry supporting it, requiring thousands of developers to effectively counter. The studio banned 15,000 accounts recently but acknowledges the ongoing 'cat and mouse game' is difficult to win. Embark also develops The Finals, further stretching their resources.
Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark
NVIDIA is launching its RTX Spark platform this fall, bringing enhanced RTX gaming features to PCs. Publishers like Electronic Arts, Embark, and Ubisoft are supporting the platform with titles such as EA SPORTS F1 25, Apex Legends, Anno 117: Pax Romana, ARC Raiders, and THE FINALS. RTX Spark will integrate NVIDIA's DLSS and Reflex technologies, along with native EA Javelin Anticheat support.
