Key Takeaways: The Stop Killing Games movement, launched to challenge the legality of publishers rendering purchased video games unplayable, has officially reached a major milestone. Its petition, part of a European Citizens’ Initiative, recently surpassed one million signatures—meeting the threshold that requires the European Commission to formally respond. Video Games Europe Pushes Back Against Petition…
Key Takeaways: What first appeared to be a stylish parkour platformer is actually one of the most thoughtful heist games in development. Relooted, from South African studio Nyamakop, combines puzzle-solving, team-based planning, and a deep cultural narrative into a unique gaming experience arriving in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. A Mastermind’s Playground: Planning…
Key Takeaways: With the release of EA Sports College Football 26, players are once again diving into immersive gridiron action—and facing some familiar control challenges. One question continues to pop up across forums and social media: how do you throw a lob pass in College Football 26? While the mechanics haven’t changed since last year’s…
Key Takeaways Harry Potter alum Jason Isaacs has strongly condemned the online racist attacks targeting actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast as Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation. During a panel appearance at FanExpo Denver, Isaacs—who portrayed Lucius Malfoy in the original film series—stood firmly behind Essiedu and called out the…
Key Takeaways: A Hopeful Reboot for the DC Universe The first reactions to James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman movie are in—and they’re flying high. After the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night, critics and influencers took to social media to praise the latest iteration of the Man of Steel, signaling a strong…
Key Takeaways: A Grand Finals for the Ages Get On My Level: Forever wrapped up with a classic showdown between two titans of Super Smash Bros. Melee — Zain Naghmi and Juan ‘Hungrybox’ DeBiedma. While the tournament featured East vs. West regional hype and high-stakes bracket battles, the defining moment came not during gameplay, but…
Key Takeaways: A Legendary Scene Reborn in Battlefront 2 One of the most iconic moments in Star Wars history—the Darth Vader hallway massacre from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story—was recently and accidentally recreated in Star Wars Battlefront 2. Reddit user u/VerratusDominatu posted a jaw-dropping clip where they, playing as Darth Vader, cleared out a…
Key Takeaways With the recent wave of Xbox layoffs still sending shockwaves through the gaming industry, questions are mounting over the root cause of the restructuring—and what it signals for Microsoft’s broader strategy. Diverging opinions from insiders and journalists have reignited debate over whether the company’s expectations for its gaming division are simply too high,…
Key Takeaways: The video game industry has been in crisis in 2025, with mass layoffs and high-profile cancellations shaking even the most iconic names in development. But amid the upheaval, Romero Games, founded by legendary Doom co-creator John Romero, remains intact—at least for now—despite losing critical funding for its next big title. Also read: Tom…
Key Takeaways: Tom Hanks’ gripping biographical thriller Captain Phillips is back on Netflix in the U.S. as of July 1, 2025, giving fans and new viewers alike the chance to revisit one of the actor’s most powerful — yet often overlooked — performances. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the 2013 film tells the real-life story of…