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The Incredibles director's new movie gets a gorgeous first trailer that is a love letter to classic detective noirs…
Brad Bird, the director behind The Incredibles and Ratatouille, has a new animated film titled Ray Gunn coming to Netflix. The first trailer showcases a love letter to classic detective noirs blended with science fiction elements, following a detective investigating a singer in a futuristic world. The film is set to release in select theaters on December 4 and on Netflix on December 18.
Star Trek Online PC launches a new event, new TFO, and remastered episode with the Rediscovered update
Star Trek Online has launched its Rediscovered update for PC players, featuring a remastered episode titled 'City on the Edge of Never' and a new TFO based on Klingon B'vat's training simulations. The update also includes new temporal disruptor space weaponry, neo-type cryonic space weaponry, and two new ship variants.
Dune: Awakening Review | TheXboxHub
Dune: Awakening offers a compelling survival experience on Arrakis, blending challenging mechanics with impressive visuals and sound design. While combat is a weaker point for the reviewer, the game's building, survival elements, and lore make it a standout title in the genre, comparable to No Man's Sky. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Creative Assembly says Alien: Isolation 2's protagonist is a Yutani employee, which offers 'a new perspective to the franchise' — 'Weyland-Yutani is an English-Japanese speaking company, and the Japanese side doesn't really get explored that much'
Creative Assembly revealed that the protagonist of Alien: Isolation 2, Blake, will be a Weyland-Yutani employee, offering a new perspective on the franchise by exploring the company's Japanese side. This contrasts with the 'average people' protagonists of the first game and movie, giving Blake a different kind of power and motivation.
Rivage Review – A Challenging Sci-Fi Puzzle Game | Invision Game Community
Rivage is an atmospheric science-fiction puzzle game that challenges players with environmental storytelling and a unique time-loop mechanic. Players control Miranda aboard the A.R.E.S. space station, investigating clues to uncover the fate of the crew. While the game offers an immersive experience with rewarding puzzles, it can be frustrating at times due to difficulty and occasional technical issues.
Rivage Review – A beautiful mess
Rivage is a visually stunning and audibly impressive first game from the two-person Exnilo Studio, but its beautiful presentation is marred by frustratingly obtuse puzzles, a lifeless story, and clunky mechanics. The game's energy management system and reliance on hidden information often lead to aimless wandering and a lack of satisfaction. The review also notes anxiety surrounding the game's early development use of AI, which may have contributed to its shallow execution.
Rivage review - in space, no one can hear you solve puzzles
Rivage is a fun and varied first-person puzzle game set on a sci-fi space station where players must solve environmental puzzles to uncover the fate of the crew. Its time-loop mechanic and well-integrated challenges offer a contemplative experience, though some puzzles can be fiddly with a controller.
Award-Winning 2025 PS5 Adventure Game Half Price on PlayStation Store
The award-winning 2025 PlayStation 5 adventure game, The Alters, is currently available at half price on the PlayStation Store until Thursday, September 24. Developed and published by 11 Bit Studios, the game can be purchased for $17.49, down from its usual $34.99. The Deluxe Edition upgrade pack is also discounted by 35%.
Stellar Blade shares Bayonetta collaboration vignette, demo now available
Developer Shift Up has released a collaboration vignette for Stellar Blade, showcasing free Bayonetta costumes. A demo is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, allowing players to experience the action RPG ahead of its November 5 release. The game features stylish combat, exploration of a post-apocalyptic Earth, and a compelling story.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’s First Hour Is Wild
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's opening hour has surprised many players by immediately blending its Ancient Greece-inspired setting with a futuristic sci-fi narrative featuring guns, referred to as 'Salamanders'. This jarring shift from traditional fantasy elements, while praised by some for its bold approach, has caused confusion for others, particularly those unfamiliar with the Golden Deer path from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Faraday Blues: Rewrite Your Family’s Fate Across Three Shattered Realities
Faraday Blues, a surreal sci-fi adventure game, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027 with Xbox Cloud Gaming support. Developed by Serenity Forge, the game allows players to rewrite tragic choices across three interconnected visual novels by manipulating relationships and memories using character cards. The narrative features 64 reality-altering endings and is a personal project for Game Director Zhenghua Yang, co-creator Satchely, and narrative director Kevin Ye.
StarCraft creative director says the game and the real-world feel 'very close in terms of themes and characters' — 'When you look at the stories that were told in StarCraft and the characters that you run into, it's remarkably topical'
StarCraft's general manager and creative director, Dan Hay, believes the game's themes and characters are highly relevant to current real-world events. He described the StarCraft universe as a 'frontier' with conflicts over resources, politics, and betrayal, drawing parallels to contemporary headlines. Hay emphasized that the series' strength lies in its exploration of imperfect characters, making the science fiction narrative feel relatable.
Acclaimed PlayStation 5 Sci-Fi Game Gets Complete Edition With DLC on Disc
The acclaimed PlayStation 5 science fiction survival game, The Alters, is receiving a Complete Edition on November 20, 2026, which includes the Last Variable DLC. Developed by 11 Bit Studios, the game initially launched on June 13, 2025, and received positive reviews despite criticism regarding its use of AI in development.
Beneath a Steel Sky review (1994)
This review of the 1994 adventure game Beneath a Steel Sky praises its compelling plot, rich world-building, and Dave Gibbons' distinctive art style, calling it a must-buy for fans. While acknowledging its conventional adventure game mechanics and occasional tonal inconsistencies, particularly with its music and humor, the article ultimately deems it a well-constructed and involving experience that stands as a classic.
Overwatch’s Newest Blood-Sucking Character Pushes The Game Even Further Into The Fantasy Genre
Overwatch is introducing a new support hero named Doctrine, who is a vampire and wields a staff that can heal allies or damage enemies. This character's introduction marks a significant shift for the game, pushing it further into the fantasy genre from its usual science fiction roots.
Stellar Blade sets Nintendo Switch 2 release date
Stellar Blade is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. The game, developed by Shift Up, places players in the role of EVE, tasked with reclaiming Earth from a malevolent force known as the Naytiba. The title features fast-paced combat, a detailed post-apocalyptic world, and a mature, thought-provoking narrative.
Silo Season 4 release date revealed with action-packed first trailer
The first trailer for the final season of Apple TV Plus's science fiction series Silo has been released, revealing that season 4 will premiere in 2026. The trailer teases major plot points, including character reunions and revelations about other surviving silos.
Playing Mass Effect-inspired RPG Exodus was an uncomfortably familiar space trip, despite some brilliant zero-G fights
The preview of Exodus, an RPG inspired by Mass Effect, highlights brilliant zero-G combat sequences but criticizes familiar corridor battles and bland characters. Despite some promising mechanics, the game risks feeling uninspired if it doesn't develop its unique ideas further.
Mardrömsmaskinen har slutat mala – nu är det spelhelg!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, spanning a variety of genres and platforms. Titles mentioned include Metal Gear Solid 4, Secret of Mana, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Fallout 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and StarCraft 2, among others, reflecting diverse tastes in retro and modern gaming.
Exodus: Going Hands-on With This Wild Interactive Space Opera
Exodus is shaping up to be a unique action RPG with a blend of choice-based gameplay, synergistic abilities, and a bizarre, cosmic sci-fi narrative. The hands-on preview highlighted its weighty combat, customizable protagonist Jun, and specialized companions, all set within a universe featuring celestial powers and talking animals. Exodus is scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S and PC on April 7, 2027.
