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Colorado-based developer IllFonic has been making asymmetrical multiplayer games based on iconic movie IPs for most of its existence. Arguably its biggest hit remains its first stab at the genre, with 2017’s Friday the 13th: The Game (a great game now infamous for its shutdown), but since then, the team has released Predator: Hunting Grounds, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, and most recently, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. Finally, though, IllFonic is making the biggest horror-movie-turned-asymmetrical-multiplayer layup game of all time with Halloween: The Game. If you preorder the more expensive fancy-smancy version, you can hop into the game early on…
If you spend hours on calls every day, background noise can quickly become a problem, and Anker has a solution. At IFA 2026, the company introduced the Soundcore Space 2 Pro, the first over-ear headphones powered by its Thus AI chip. Designed to improve voice clarity without sacrificing music quality, the new headphones combine AI-powered call processing, upgraded active noise cancellation, and long battery life in a package aimed at commuters, remote workers, and frequent travelers. Anker’s Thus chip debuted back in April inside the Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, and Anker has since expanded it across its lineup, including new…
Dungeons & Dragons is often played from the perspective of the daring adventurer, rolling dice to slay monsters, topple tyrannical rulers, and loot perilous areas. Small roles like the shop or innkeeper are typically left to the Dungeon Master to occupy, but a new video game flips the script and lets the players experience the fantasy world from behind the counter for a change. It’s a role reversal that has a ton of potential.In the aptly named Dungeons & Dragons: The Long Rest Tavern, players assume the role of a customizable innkeeper running a burgeoning business in Faerûn. Despite this…
Microsoft is opening Xbox Cloud Gaming to players without a Game Pass subscription. Starting in November, anyone will be able to buy cloud playtime hours directly through the Xbox Store and stream games they already own, no subscription required. How the new option works Under the new system, players will buy blocks of cloud playtime hours through the Xbox Store and use them to stream eligible games they already own. Microsoft has not announced pricing yet, and the company says available hours and purchasing options will vary by market once the change goes live later this year. According to GamesBeat,…
Sony hosted a double-header showcase today, split between its main State of Play showcase and a specific State of Play Japan right after. The first showcase hosted quite a bit of new info, from release dates for big games to reveals of upcoming titles. State of Play Japan, right after, veered into a series of trailers for Japan-developed titles for PlayStation consoles with host Yuki Kaji.Here’s everything we saw in the big September 2026 showcase for Sony State of Play Japan. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3Release Date: 2027Leading off today’s showcase is a trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, showing the many,…
A big theme of IFA 2026 has been brands making products that can catch up with Apple’s computing gear, or even one-up the hot new Macs. Dell did it. Acer did it. And it seems Lenovo is fully on board with that trend, as well. Though the IdeaPad Vibe stole all the attention as a potent MacBook Neo rival, the company also dropped a competitor for the iMac with a handful of extra goodies. Say hello to the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO i, which mimics the color palette of Apple’s all-in-one machine and color-matched I/O accessories as well, but with slightly…
Nostalgia for the olden days of Final Fantasy is on no shortage. Trading card games, merchandise, and even spin-off games have dipped into the well, including the 2016 mobile title, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, which is serving as the base for Final Fantasy Resonance.With Resonance, Square Enix and Lancarse are following in the footsteps of Octopath Traveler 0: taking a former mobile game and giving it a premium game treatment. And while it’s certainly a little strange at times, the results have so far turned out well.The big draws for Final Fantasy Resonance are immediately apparent. For starters, it’s a…
Motorola has used the ongoing IFA 2026 show in Berlin to unveil the Edge 70 Plus, a new addition to the Edge 70 lineup that first arrived last November. The name suggests a straightforward upgrade, but the spec sheet is a little more mixed than that. The biggest changes are easy to spot. Motorola has increased the battery from 4,800mAh on the Edge 70 to 6,500mAh, while the 50MP main camera has been replaced by a 200MP sensor. The Plus also moves to a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. There are some areas where the regular…
If today’s State of Play from PlayStation wasn’t enough gaming news, Konami was hot in its heels with its own showcase. The Press Start stream showed off looks at a handful of Konami games, with new trailers and details. Here’s a rundown of everything we saw. Everything Shown At The Konami Press Start Stream Silent Hill: TownfallRelease Date: September 24Motoi Okamoto, Silent Hill series producer, teed up a new trailer showing off the game’s creators and cast. Writer/director Jon McKellan tells the story of how he cast Jovan Adepo as Simon after seeing his performance in Three Body Problem, how Terry…
The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI is getting another expensive distraction. Sony has unveiled two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Rockstar’s upcoming game, bringing Vice City’s neon-soaked aesthetic to the PS5. The controllers were revealed during the September 3 State of Play and come in Black and White editions. Both feature a shimmering, color-shifting finish designed around the contrasting looks of Vice City – its bright coastal days and neon-lit nights. Custom palm-tree details are molded directly into the controller, while official GTA VI branding completes the design. Sony says the white version is inspired by Vice City…