STALKER 2 Announces Release Times Per Region

Do you hear the call of the Wish Granter? After six years in the making,STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylis finallyon the cusp of release, and GSC Game World has published the release timetable. The game comes out at 16:00 UTCon November 20. When Is STALKER 2 Out? Honolulu, HI Juneau, AK Seattle, WA Denver, CO Chicago, IL New York, NY La Paz, Bolivia Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ponta Delgada, Portugal London, UK Paris, France Kyiv, Ukraine Istambul, Turkey Yerevan, Armenia Astana, Kazakhstan New Dehli, India Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Beijing, China 00:00 (+1)...

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Kenneth Watson

STALKER 2 Reveals Major New Features In Updated Roadmap

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobylis a post-apocalyptic FPS that’s not for the faint of heart, and developers GSC Game World are making a huge push to polish the game’s performance and stability. GSC just released a roadmap of changes they plan to make for the rest of 2025, with the primary focus being an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5.4. STALKER 2took approximately a decade to complete and development cost tens of millions of dollars, but it was such a hit, the Ukrainian game development studio wasturning a profit in under a month....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Renee Montoya

Street Fighter 6 Director Says Ed Is “The Reason We Have Modern Controls” And World Tour

Capcom’sStreet Fighterseries has scratched the ceiling with hyperbolic action and vibrant warriors since its debut in 1987. Spawning various spin-offs, crossovers, and an upcoming live-action movie - which justreceived its first logo- the fundamental mechanics that drove one of the highest-grossing videogame franchises to success has evolved significantly in the latest entry, and there’s one character who steered this growth. Street Fighter 6completed its Year 1 Character Pass this month, rounding off the lineup with the heavyweightGreat Demon, Akuma....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Richard Hernandez

The Beginning After the End Author Reveals Hunter x Hunter, Fullmetal Alchemist as the Real Inspiration Behind the Manhwa’s Most Cliche Trope

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed TurtleMe’sThe Beginning After the Endmanhwa has been a constant crowd-attractor. With its overpowered protagonist and his journey of growing up, the series has won the hearts of readers. In fact,TBATEis also receiving an anime adaptation, which is scheduled to air in 2025. But despite its fame, the story has also received criticism for using some cliched tropes like reincarnation in an isekai world and the introduction of an overpowered protagonist (OP)....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Dr. Stacey Carter

The Cult of Eiichiro Oda is Not Happy after Naruto Beats Luffy as Best Shonen Protagonist in Viral Poll

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The debate on who is the best Shonen protagonist has been going on for decades, and every few years the candidates change. However, some protagonists like Luffy, Goku, and Naruto remain the same. The rivalry between the fandoms is no joke, as everyone is hell-bent on proving that their favorite protagonist is the best. A viral poll by YouTuber DygoKnight put some of the most popular current Shonen protagonists against each other to determine who is the best....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Lydia Rhodes

The First New Katamari Damacy Game Is Exclusive to a Surprising Service

In ablog postfrom Apple, they announced a slew of new games for theirApple Arcadesubscription service, including a new Space Invaders, an enhanced RollerCoaster Tycoon game combining elements from the first two games, andan all-new Katamari Damacy game, titled Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE. Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE puts players at the mercy of the King of All Cosmos’s whims once more, this time to support his new career as a livestreamer....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Connor Baker

This Steely RE8 Heisenberg Cosplay is Chillingly Charming

Capcom’s latestResident Evilgame spawned many incredible cosplays, but you haven’t seen an RE8 Heisenberg cosplay like this one. Resident Evil Village’s roster of haunting characters truly enchanted the RE fanbase, leaving them reeling from powerful and now infamously tall villains. With chilling performances from the game’s voice actors and terrifying gameplay, it’s no wonder why fans continue to cosplayRE8characters long after its launch. Although Lady Dimitrescu was (rightfully) the stand-out character when it comes to RE8, the other Lords of the Four Houses were just as memorable....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Christina Ramirez

Vampire: The Masquerade't Feature a Day/Night Cycle

One of the most surprising announcements to come out of GDC this week is that Paradox Interactive and Harsuit Labs are creatingVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.It’s set to be a reactive first person RPG with several interesting open hubs in Seattle for players to explore. That being said, one typical RPG featureVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2won’t include is a day/night cycle. DualShockers asked Creative Director Martin Ka’ai Cluney about how time will progress throughout the story inVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Karen Harper

With Arcane Finishing, Valorant Needs to Step Up as the Next Riot Games Adaptation

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed ArcaneSeason 2 is set to release in November 2024.Arcaneis an anime series set in the world of Riot’sLeague of Legendsthat follows the journey of VI and her sister Jinx as they try to navigate their way out of the underbelly of the city they live in.Arcanewas a hit; it managed to widen the horizons of the lore ofLeague of Legendsby reaching an audience beyond the gaming community....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · James Bennett

You Won’t Be Able to Guess Donald Trump’s “All-Time Favorite Movie”

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed When the subject of the greatest film ever made comes up, it’s often a full-fledged battle of opinions, with everyone throwing their personal favorites to the table. But every now and then, something comes up that’s harder to dispute than others. One of them? The undeniable placeCitizen Kaneholds in the annals of cinematic history. Released in 1941, Orson Welles’ visionary masterpiece has become an iconic film, revered not only for its ingenious techniques but also for its timeless storytelling....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Luis Taylor

‘Mad Max 2: The Wasteland’ Concept Trailer Shows How a Fury Road Sequel With Tom Hardy, Mel Gibson, Chris Hemsworth Would Look Like

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed A fan-made concept trailer about a possible sequel toMad Max: Fury Roadhas got people hyped. Fans are all excited and trying to guess what could happen next in theMad Maxworld. The trailer—which is not affiliated with Warner Bros. or any official production—is getting fans pumped with its wild story idea. The trailer itself imagines Tom Hardy’s Max Rockatansky teaming up with Mel Gibson’s originalMad Maxin a post-apocalyptic showdown....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Kelsey Reese

“About Time”: Final Fantasy XVI Just Got a Release Date For PC

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Final Fantasy 16has finally made its way to PC, courtesy of an official announcement today. Fans are excited to jump into the action. After a long wait, the game is now available for download, with a demo already live for those who want to try it out. The Steam page forFinal Fantasy 16went live unexpectedly, giving players the chance to experience one of Square Enix’s most technically impressive RPGs right away, via a demo....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · Gabrielle Moore

“B*tch you think that’s what I do”: Sandra Bullock’s $314 Million Movie Gets a Shout Out From the Most Annoying Deadpool Variant of Ryan Reynolds

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Deadpool & Wolverinecontinues to rake in impressive numbers at the box office in its second weekend and is poised to become the MCU’s first billion-dollar film sinceSpider-Man No Way Home. Fans have greatly enjoyed the titular character’s dynamic as well as the various easter eggs that have been planted throughout the film. The film also introduced variants of Deadpool in the Deadpool Corps including Nicepool....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Michelle Howard