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Gears of War: E-Day Sold 230,000 Copies and Over 700,000 Premium Upgrades on Game Pass – Rumor
Gears of War: E-Day reportedly sold 230,000 copies, with a significant portion on Steam, while 1.7 million players accessed it via Game Pass. A substantial 722,000 players purchased the $30 Premium Edition upgrade. Despite generating an estimated $37 million in revenue, primarily from Game Pass upgrades, this figure falls far short of the game's alleged $400 million+ budget, raising concerns for The Coalition amidst Xbox's reorganization.
Disney's Power Rangers series is already dead, reportedly for budget reasons
Disney has reportedly canceled its upcoming live-action Power Rangers series intended for Disney Plus due to budget concerns. Hasbro owns the Power Rangers intellectual property, and the project, which had entered development in 2024, was written and executive produced by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz.
Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop
The Alienware 15 is reviewed as a budget gaming laptop that offers a welcome reprieve from rising tech prices, despite a display that could be improved. Its timing is considered perfect for consumers looking for more affordable gaming hardware.
HP OmniBook 5 16-Inch Laptop [16‑ba1502sa] review – Budget Elegance
The HP OmniBook 5 is a 16-inch laptop designed for students and professionals seeking a durable and reliable machine at a budget-friendly price. It features an aluminum chassis, a 1920x1200 IPS display, and is powered by an Intel Core i5-1334U processor with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, offering responsive performance for everyday tasks. While not suited for heavy creative work or gaming, its comfortable keyboard, good battery life, and comprehensive connectivity make it a practical and sensible choice.
Elden Ring Is A24's Biggest Movie Yet with a $100 Million Budget
A24 is developing an Elden Ring movie adaptation with a reported $100 million budget, making it the company's largest project to date. Filming is set to begin this week in the UK, directed by Alex Garland, and will feature a cast including Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, and Cailee Spaeny. The film is slated for a March 3, 2028 release.
The Boys creator Eric Kripke says there aren't "full battle scenes" in the final season "because we still don’t have Game of Thrones’ budget"
The Boys creator Eric Kripke stated that the final season will not feature large-scale battle scenes due to budget limitations, comparing it to the scale of Game of Thrones. While there won't be epic confrontations like Avengers: Endgame, the season will include direct clashes between characters and a focus on emotional satisfaction.
