Sea of Thieves is becoming a live-action movie, the Gears of War film apparently has a plot, and Microsoft’s considering bringing the Halo TV show back

by
Sea of Thieves is becoming a live-action movie, the Gears of War film apparently has a plot, and Microsoft’s considering bringing the Halo TV show back

Xbox’s swashbuckling co-op adventure, Sea of Thieves, is set to be turned into a live-action movie. Around the same time, Microsoft is also weighing a comeback for the Halo franchise—at the very least, exploring additional efforts in that direction—and we’ve now received the first outline details for the Gears of War film. A storyline? Wait—no … Read more

Elden Ring owner faces tense CEO clash as a battle between Kadokawa and activist shareholders rages on

by
Elden Ring owner faces tense CEO clash as a battle between Kadokawa and activist shareholders rages on

Update – 15:07pm – As noted in a statement from Kadokawa, CEO Takaheshi Natsuno will continue serving as CEO. Original article – 10:07 – A growing clash between investors is taking shape at the company that oversees FromSoftware, where Elden Ring is at the center of debate about whether the CEO should keep his post. … Read more

“It’s like lightning in a bottle” – Star Wars Galactic Racer devs spill the beans on why it’s so hard to make a game as good as Burnout Paradise

by
“It’s like lightning in a bottle” – Star Wars Galactic Racer devs spill the beans on why it’s so hard to make a game as good as Burnout Paradise

Few racing games match the brilliance of Burnout Paradise. It’s tempting to claim none do, even if the battle for the top spot remains fierce. The title is so influential that it sparks a bigger question: why has nobody managed to deliver a racer on the same level since? Only a small number of people … Read more

Death Stranding movie director promises we’re “not gonna see a lot of jaws getting ripped off” after his gory Robin Hood flick, as preparations for next year’s filming continue

by
Death Stranding movie director promises we’re “not gonna see a lot of jaws getting ripped off” after his gory Robin Hood flick, as preparations for next year’s filming continue

For viewers who are easily put off by graphic content, there’s some reassurance: the live-action film adaptation of Death Stranding won’t mirror the same intensity of violence seen in director Michael Sarnoski’s earlier work. Still, he emphasizes that it will honor the video game’s “bleak and desolate post-apocalyptic setting.” Speaking with GamesRadar, Sarnoski—also behind 2024’s … Read more

Xbox is publishing Kojima’s mysterious horror game OD because apparently no one else wanted it – they didn’t understand the concept

by
Xbox is publishing Kojima’s mysterious horror game OD because apparently no one else wanted it – they didn’t understand the concept

Since Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is now available on PC and PS5, creator Hideo Kojima is turning his attention toward his next projects—headlined by the mysterious Xbox horror game OD. OD, which Kojima has described as “a game, a film, and at the same time, a new kind of media,” was first unveiled … Read more

Monster Hunter Stories studio Marvelous in trouble as Tencent reportedly seeks to back away from Japanese studio investments

by
Monster Hunter Stories studio Marvelous in trouble as Tencent reportedly seeks to back away from Japanese studio investments

Chinese media giant Tencent is reportedly reassessing its holdings in multiple Japanese video game studios, among them Rune Factory and Marvelous—the company behind Monster Hunter Stories. Bloomberg’s recent reporting says Tencent Holdings is currently in talks about reducing its positions in several Japanese gaming companies. The move is tied to a broader review of its … Read more

God of War Laufey is not a new idea, nor is the talking jelly cube – Cory Barlog was apparently discussing it back in 2018

by
God of War Laufey is not a new idea, nor is the talking jelly cube – Cory Barlog was apparently discussing it back in 2018

The unveiling of God of War Laufey stood out as one of the most notable moments from this year’s Summer Game Fest lineup, setting a new benchmark for its State of Play. The surprise announcement immediately ignited widespread discussion, with much of the attention centered on the game’s new main character, Faye. At first glance, … Read more

Senior EA exec Laura Miele thinks AI has led to “a real rise of creativity” among the publisher’s studios

by
Senior EA exec Laura Miele thinks AI has led to “a real rise of creativity” among the publisher’s studios

With debate continuing over the growing presence of controversial generative AI tools in game creation, EA’s president of enterprise development, Laura Miele, said she believes the technology has sparked a “genuine surge in creativity” within the publisher’s studios. Miele made these remarks at Game Business Live, an event attended by Eurogamer, during this year’s Summer … Read more

Capcom’s doing a Spotlight showcase this week, offering a better look at Dragon’s Dogma 2’s new Dark Arisen DLC, Onimusha, and more

by
Capcom’s doing a Spotlight showcase this week, offering a better look at Dragon’s Dogma 2’s new Dark Arisen DLC, Onimusha, and more

Capcom has announced a brand-new Spotlight presentation scheduled for later this week. The stream will run on Thursday, 25th June at 10pm UK time (11pm CEST / 2pm PDT). As Capcom explains, the broadcast is set to last roughly half an hour and will recap the latest developments across several games we’ve already had a … Read more