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IGN can exclusively report that Horror, Inc. is expanding the Friday the 13th franchise into a new era with the launch of Jason Universe.

According to Cosmic Circus leaker Alex P., an MCU-adjacent video game is in the works.

may unofficially share a universe with — or at least be inspired by — an underrated science fiction show. When it was first announced, was described as the first original IP to come out of Bethesda in over 25 years. And it is — it's set in its own, original universe, featuring characters, settings, and lore all its own. It obviously draws a lot from Bethesda's previous games like , and its sources of inspiration clearly don't end there.

The universe sports a very particular style and aesthetic that's difficult to emulate so it's impressive that one dedicated fan of managed to so authentically recreate it. The boundless customization on offer in Maxis' life simulator is an invitation for creative players to mess around with its various systems and options to develop some genuinely impressive custom creations. It doesn't take much looking to discover plenty of characters and worlds built to resemble iconic pop culture productions like and, but this build may be the most impressive yet.

Rockstar Games co-founder and Grand Theft Auto writer and producer Dan Houser is hard at work on a new game with his new studio, Absurd Ventures. And we think we know a little more about what that game looks like, including its setting, which is a new sci-fi universe the studio is creating called A Better Paradise.

Since the release of the TV show, the next game has some explaining to do. The TV series is the latest-set entry in the franchise, and incorporates people, places, and things from across the decades of lore — even if it does leave out one major recurring character. But as hard as the TV show tries to stay canon-neutral, it makes its own impact on the universe, too. Sticking closest to one of ' endings as the true outcome for the Mojave Wasteland, the TV series clearly has its own take on canon.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is still some time away from going official, but new information has surfaced claiming that the foldable phone will offer a better camera system than the one found in the Galaxy S24.

We've had the MCU, the DCEU and even the Dark Universe. Hell, we're potentially getting the NCU, or the Nintendo Cinematic Universe. But have you prepared yourself for the JU... the Jason Universe? No, we're not being facetious. This is a real thing.

Iconic slasher movie villain Jason Voorhees is set to appear in more games in the future.

The process of farming Planar Ornaments in is finally getting easier, according to new Version 2.3 leaks detailing an overhaul to the current process. Ornaments are a vital part of any character build as they provide extra stats to them in addition to special effects that often trigger upon reaching a certain stat threshold or performing an action. Much like Relics, Ornaments of the same kind need to be equipped in order for the special effects to occur. Recommended Ornaments are cited for every character, like the ones featured in Robin’s build in .

Netflix’s adaptation of Cixin Liu’s novel The Three-Body Problem and its sequels is coming back for a second season, and potentially more, the streaming service announced on Wednesday. It seems that the renewal is for however many seasons the series needs to wrap up. The announcement came with a quote from the series’ showrunners that’s focused on the end of the series, though they don’t specify how many seasons that might involve.

Cameos: They’re not just videos that actors do in their living rooms for money! In its excellent first season, the X-Men ’97 writers have had a lot of fun giving viewers little views into the Marvel Universe beyond the X-Mansion. A quick glimpse of Spider-Man here, a conversation between Rogue and Captain America there — it’s a thrilling old-school approach to comic book cameos that signals the scale of what’s happening instead of teasing the potential for spinoffs.

The residents of Pelican Town are friendly enough when you begin a new farming adventure in Stardew Valley, but you need to do some work to really earn their affection.

Dead by Daylight is a game absolutely packed with murderous monsters, both original and licensed from other franchises. The next crossover is a little bit outside of the usual horror wheelhouse — Dead by Daylight is producing a chapter themed around the wildly popular tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons. Vecna, known in-game as The Lich, will be the game’s next Killer. Vecna is joined by a pair of Elven bards, one male and one female, who will serve as the new Survivors.

Behaviour Interactive have revealed a game they teased quite a while ago, Project T. Well, bits of a game, it is nowhere near finished but they wanted to show fans how things were progressing and get their input.

Pokémon is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. With a history spanning nearly 30 years, there are a lot of Pokémon games that you can pick up and play — but where do you start? Unless you’re a Pokémon professor, it might be tough finding the right game to play.

's Denise Crosby returns in ! Arc Games and Cryptic Studios announced today that, the 32nd season of their long-running free-to-play MMORPG, will launch on May 28, 2024, for PC and on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on June 19, 2024. continues the Mirror Universe Borg and Aetherian story content from the prior season and features a new event, a gender/race change feature, and updates to the Infinity Lockbox.

Behaviour Interactive is committed to growing Dead by Daylight as a franchise. That much is clear given that three spinoff games from the multiplayer horror hit were shown off during a live stream today. One of them is even out now.

The Simulated Universe activity may get a massive update in 2.3 if new leaks about the upcoming patch are proven to be true. The turn-based RPG is still in the early stages of Version 2.2. The current patch brought forth the final missions in the main storyline of Penacony – though there are bound to be more quests related to the Planet of Festivities in the future. Players can also experience playing with Robin and Boothill in 2.2, as these are the new characters added with the update.

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On May 22 at 3 p.m. EST, we invite you to tune into our Twitch channel for a very special The Sims 4 show, co-hosted by streamer and filmmaker Charlie McDonnell.

A new and free 5-star Light Cone may be given out in 2.3, according to leaks, and this may as well be the best reward distributed by developer HoYoverse since Dr. Ratio’s giveaway prior to Version 2.1. The popular turn-based RPG is currently in Version 2.2, an important patch for the storyline. This is the update that brings the final main story missions in the Penacony arc, several types of events and map expansions, as well as the introduction of the playable versions of Boothill and Robin in .

Love and Deepspace is dropping a new update today which is as romantic as it can get. It’s called the ‘Shimmering Moonlight’ and the events will run from May 13th to May 26th. Want to dive deep into the Love and Deepspace Shimmering Moonlight universe? Keep reading!

It’s not every day that you get to see fan-made characters take the spotlight in games. But Subway Surfers is flipping the script on that one. A student from Arts University Bournemouth has clinched victory in a competition to create a new character for the game. Yep, Subway Surfers’ new character Hammy-Bee is cute, nerdy and all things awesome!

Get to the chopp- I mean, get to the pelican, divers. Arrowhead Studios' CEO Johan Pilestedt has teased that another alien species, or potentially an entire enemy faction, is plotting its revenge against Helldivers 2 players.

After many years, fans of the series are finally figuring out why one of the most hated characters is relatable now. Villagers in have a tendency to be a polarizing topic, with some garnering an interesting reputation because of their looks and others being immediate favorites. Though it's not often that everyone agrees about whom the worst villager or NPC is, there are some that are universally disliked. However, more fans are realizing that some removed villagers were just misunderstood at the time.

Blizzard is hiring for an unannounced game! Although lacking identifying details, not even clarifying whether it is a brand new or existing IP, there are notices for several high level positions, including creative director, narrative director, and principal animator. Of course, this doesn't mean the game is guaranteed to become a reality. Project Titan was famously cancelled after more than 7 years of development, though Overwatch was born from its ashes just two years later.

In 2020, director Karyn Kusama was tapped to direct a new version of Dracula for Blumhouse Productions. Like The Invisible Man before it, the Dracula movie was going to be set in the modern day: a chance for Universal to reboot its continually doomed Monsterverse.

Frontier Developments has officially announced the next entry in the series. The acclaimed park builder games see players construct and manage their own version of , looking after both the safety of its animals and visitors while trying to turn a profit, much like the acclaimed 2003 title before it. To coincide with the themes of the movies, however, the also gave players the option to create unique hybrids of dinosaurs and customize them even further.

Frontier Developments has announced that it will make a third Jurassic World game.

Frontier Developments has announced Jurassic World Evolution 3, due out during its 2026 financial year. That means it will be out at some point between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026.

Frontier Developments has announced a license with Universal Products and Experiences to develop a new Jurassic World title. It will be the studio’s third title in the franchise followingJurassic World Evolution 1 and2, management titles revolving around constructing parks and caring for dinosaurs.

Behaviour Interactive is teasing its next chapter for the Dead by Daylight universe, implying a Dungeons & Dragons crossover is coming to its widely popular asymmetrical horror game.

The software Lossless Scaling has just received a major update to its universal Frame Generation component. Originally introduced on January 10, 2024, the FG feature is now considered in version 2.0 thanks to efficiency improvements and noticeable reductions in artifacts. The flip side is that the GPU load caused by Lossless Scaling's FG has increased, too, although there's also a new Performance mode that retains the performance of the previous version.

's latest season is delving into the multiverse with the introduction of an X-Men character that's often underrepresented in the gaming space. Since its launch in October 2022, Second Dinner's free-to-play, deck-builder title has seen the addition of many characters from across the Marvel Universe, from more well-known teams such as the Avengers or the X-Men, through to the Thunderbolts, a team comprised of reformed supervillains that is due to get its first movie in the in 2025 after the latest change-up in scheduling.

Google has rolled out a nifty trick for iPhone users, bringing Android's Circle to Search feature to any iOS device with a simple shortcut. This move harnesses the power of Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts, making it possible for iPhone users to enjoy the same functionality previously exclusive to Android.

It’s been almost two years since Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime miniseries set in the universe of Mike Pondsmith’s sci-fi tabletop RPG franchise, premiered on Netflix and hacked its way into the hearts of fans worldwide. If you’re still bummed there’s still no plans for a second season, cheer up: R. Talsorian Games, the publisher behind the Cyberpunk TTRPG, announced a new box set for the game inspired by both the anime on Tuesday.

When discussing the conclusion to Rooster Teeth's long-running , the show's co-writer, director, and voice actor, Matt Hullum talked about the game franchise it started life as a machinima of: . has been around since the very first game, starting in 2003 a year before the release of, and so the team at Rooster Teeth has experienced the release of every game both as fans and using the titles to create their content.

Play any RPG from the past 40 years and you'll come across XP. It's the universal abbreviation of experience points that has become so ingrained in the gaming lexicon that it even broke the barrier and became widely understood beyond the medium. As it turns out, we have Baldur's Gate 3 principal narrative designer Lawrence Schick to thank.

Gotta go fast? Speed fiends might be interested to discover that there's a new bag in The War Within Alpha that increases movement speed in outdoor areas of Khaz Algar! While increasing outdoor movement speed in a specific area of the expansion isn't a particularly important bonus, Arathor Courier's Satchel stands out as the first of its kind — no other bag in WoW has had this kind of statistical effect, and it could be a test case for more varied bag bonuses going forward. Although it is unlikely that we'll see universal combat enhancements like increased strength, critical strike chance, or damage procs, there are a number of other minor supplementary effects or effects that only work in specific areas of the game, like an excavators satchel increasing capabilities in Delves.

Playing Kafka, a narrative adventure inspired by Franz Kafka’s life and works, will soon be available on Android devices! It lets you scour a universe influenced by three of Kafka’s most well-known pieces: The Trial, The Castle, and Letter to His Father.

Although Star Wars has become a fixture of movie culture over the generations, it's also left a signature stamp on the world of video games. From LEGO spin-offs and NES movie adaptations to pod-racing simulators, it's hard to talk to someone about games they loved as a kid without the words Star Wars cropping up in there somewhere.

The official release date trailer of Athenian Rhapsody, uploaded on YouTube, is a hilarious farce. It centers on our wide-eyed hero, who discovers that Athenian Rhapsody is about to launch after a dubious snack while out on a nature stroll! A creepy-smiled mushroom who can’t wait to reveal the release date but ends up clogging the toilet instead.

The endearing game about development and discovery, Paper Trail, will be available on Netflix on May 21. The secret is that to start this folded-paper adventure, you’ll need a Netflix account.

The Batman: Arkham franchise isn't as dead as we thought, with Warner Bros Games today announcing a new entry in the beloved series.

Kaizen Game Works, the studio behind the cracking detective adventure Paradise Killer, has just revealed its second game, and it looks every bit as bizarrely intriguing. Titled Promise Mascot Agency, this unique indie title is heading to PS5 and PS4 in 2025, and based on the debut trailer we're so on board.

The Sonic cinematic universe expanded beyond the big screen last week as all six episodes of the Knuckles spinoff show sped exclusively onto Paramount Plus. The show has been receiving mixed reviews so far. An audience score of 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes is pretty great, but the apparent lack of Knuckles in the show hasn't been sitting well with a lot of Sonic fans. Whether you love the show and you'd like to own a physical version, or you don't have Paramount and you're waiting for other ways to watch it, pre-orders for its Blu-ray and DVD versions are already available.

Aftermagic is a roguelike RPG launched on April 17, 2024, gaining plenty of attention since its release. It’s a mix of strategic deck building and roguelike cave crawling.

The Titans are deeply invested in our reality, our world, and a very specific «true» timeline — but why? Nobbel87 asks this question in his latest lore speculation video.

The Sonic series is never in a rush to make many callbacks to the infamous Sonic '06. This is understandable, given that the game was universally poorly received and largely seen as the worst Sonic game ever released.

Survios, the team behind PSVR games CREED: Rise to Glory, Sprint Vector, and The Walking Dead Onslaught, has today revealed it's working on a new PSVR2 game set in the Alien universe called Alien: Rogue Incursion. It is described as an «intense single-player, action horror game», set to release for Sony's VR headset later this year alongside Meta Quest 3 and Steam VR versions.

Keeping your trading cards safe and in pristine condition is of the utmost importance if you're a serious collector. Gone are the days of cramming a shiny Blastoise into your pocket and going about your day - yes, that example is pulled from personal experience. Right behind keeping your cards safe on the priority list when it comes to storing your collection is making sure it still looks good. Ultimate Guard has been helping out with that for more than a decade, and now it has officially teamed up with Magic: The Gathering's creators to further those efforts.

The co-creators of BAFTA-winning Before Your Eyes have created a new studio called Nice Dream Games.

Today the Tribeca Festival, which recognizes achievement across various entertainment mediums, announced their games lineup for 2024.

In the vast landscape of GTA 5, discovering the underwater UFO holds intrigue for many players. Within Rockstar Games' universe, encounters with UFOs and extraterrestrial themes are common, adding layers of mystery to the gameplay.

Fallout fever is sweeping the globe at the moment, as the TV show has convinced everyone to pick up the series again. Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 are benefiting from massive influxes of new and returning players, and it now seems like Magic: The Gathering is also feeling the love too, with the recently released Fallout Universe Beyond decks projected to be the "best performing" Commander set ever released.

Magic: The Gathering’s recent set of Fallout-themed cards is the franchise’s “best-performing Commander set ever” said Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks. The announcement, made Wednesday during an earnings call with investors, brings attention to the potential of the trading card games’ ambitious Universes Beyond initiative. But it also highlights the risks of working with IP licensed from other companies.

Helldivers 2 has a wide variety of terrain to overcome, each one filled with bots, bugs, and any other sentient alien race that would prefer you to be a red stain on the floor. You'll struggle to find a location as universally despised as Hellmire though, a bug-ridden planet prone to the odd fire tornado, and one that Helldivers 2 players aren't going anywhere near anytime soon.

Following his death in 1986, the stewardship of Frank Herbert’s Dune universe passed on to his son, Brian, who has continued to publish novels to this day diving into the history and lore of his father’s epic sci-fi universe. If your encore viewing of Dune: Part Two has left you with an urge to learn more about the Dune universe, Humble is currently offering a collection of 16 novels authored by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson that explore the houses, events, and other key players that have shaped the Dune universe for just $18. In addition to this expansive library of fiction, you’ll also receive a copy of Frank Herbert’s biography, Dreamer of Dune, penned by Brian.

We finally have the first full trailer for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, an upcoming single-player life simulation set in the Middle-earth universe inspired by the books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Baldur's Gate 3 fans who still haven't gotten their fill of everybody's favourite vampiric sadist, Astarion, can now look forward to an all-new adventure alongside Neil Newbon. The actor portrays the ultimate evil antagonist, Vecna, in a one-shot tabletop adventure, putting in an appropriately imposing vocal performance as one of the setting's big-bads.

Overwatch 2's various animated shorts have cemented some of the series' most iconic moments, and a fantastic piece of fan artwork inspired by the upcoming Mirrorwatch event puts a spin on one particularly memorable moment between Tracer and Widowmaker. Season 10 of Overwatch 2 has proven to be a big one for the game, bringing with it a new hero, some widely-requested changes to the battle pass, and a plethora of awesome new skins which see heroes become villains.

Who are the strongest and most powerful anime characters of all time? Is it Saitama? Whis? Or Zeno? While fans will argue and debate about this forever, here’s our ranking of the best—from gods to dragons.

The Voice of the Galaxy brings exciting news and updates to Honkai Star Rail! Version 2.3 introduces the Developer Radio, a massive overhaul to the Simulated Universe.

Private Division revealed a new game set in the Middle-earth universe called Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. The title, developed by Wētā Workshop Game Studio, is a cozy life simulator set within the world of the books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Tales of the Shire has been officially revealed by Private Division and Wētā Workshop, with the game adapting the Lord of the Rings IP to a cosy life simulator. In the game, you are a Hobbit living in Bywater, where you will make friends, go fishing, visiting the shops, and working towards throwing the Bywater Festival.

Diablo franchise boss Rod Fergusson reckons Blizzard's long-running action-RPG series would make a great TV show.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth could have rolled credits much sooner in the story if the game's writer stuck to his original idea.

In the quest to discover extraterrestrial life, scientists are broadening their horizons beyond the traditional green image of alien beings. A recent study suggests that alien life forms might actually be purple, specifically purple bacteria. Astronomers are focusing on these lavender-hued microbes due to their unique chemical makeup, which could make them well-suited to thrive on distant planets orbiting dim red stars.

Amazon's live adaptation of Fallout was so well-received, the fourth main game in the franchise had a resurgence in sales almost a decade after it was released. If you were ever worried about its fate despite the success it enjoyed, you can rest easy, for now: Amazon has already renewed the show for a second season, mere days after the first one debuted. The Fallout universe is set in a post-apocalyptic world, decades after a nuclear war decimated the planet. Ella Purnell plays Lucy in the series, a vault dweller who was forced to go to the surface to rescue her father.

Bosses worried about turnover or wondering how long a new hire will stick around can now turn to AI for a heads-up on who might be next out the door.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has been the biggest success story Larian Studios has seen to date, having enjoyed universal critical acclaim and impressive sales to match, but with its next steps, the developer is looking to head into uncharted territories. Larian founder and Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke revealed last month that the studio’s next game wouldn’t be related to the Dungeons and Dragons IP, and the team has now provided further tidbits on where it’s headed next.

In April 2020, Borderlands 3 developer Gearbox Software teamed up with a group of biomedical researchers - and Big Bang Theory actress/scientist Mayim Bialik - to create a novel minigame for the popular looter shooter with a unique scientific twist.

Helldivers 2's developer is potentially open to collaborations with others games, but it would be very dependent on which games.

Humble is currently offering a massive bundle of more than 130 pieces of Battletech fiction for just $30. The Battletech fiction collection includes a comprehensive collection of every Battletech Legends novel published since 2015, in addition to back issues of Shrapnel, the official Battletech magazine, which feature collections of technical readouts and short stories.

The introduction of the first female Adeptus Custodes to the Warhammer 40K canon caused a heated debate to break out among fandom members. The elite faction of gene-edited soldiers has primarily been regarded as an all-male force in previous tidbits of lore, but a recently revamped codex has since confirmed the existence of female custodes. While this wasn't the first time Warhammer 40K developer Games Workshop retconned the franchise's canon, this specific change was not entirely welcomed by all members of the community.

Becoming Marvel’s strongest villain isn’t easy. There are tons of scary enemies in the comic book world that strike fear everywhere. Let’s end the debate. These are the Marvel villains who rise above the others.

Fallout helmer and Bethesda boss Todd Howard once again confirms that yes, the TV show adaptation is canon.

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon has found a home on Netflix as a two part sci-fi epic – but the story seems far from over, with sprawling mythology and massive worldbuilding leaving the way wide open for more stories. Without spoiling any specifics, Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver certainly leaves the door open for another chapter in the tale, too.