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Mafia Dev Dismisses GTA Comparisons as an 'Internet Thing'

The Mafia series has long been compared to Grand Theft Auto, a rivalry that dates back to the original Mafia game's release in 2002, just a year after GTA 3. Nearly 25 years later, as the launch of la

17/08/2026

McDonald's Teams Up with Xbox for Exclusive In-Game Rewards Across Halo, Forza, and World of Warcraft to Mark 25 Years of Xbox

McDonald's has announced a new collaboration with Xbox, offering players exclusive in-game rewards tied to six of the console's most iconic franchises, including Halo, Fallout, Forza, and World of War

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Halloween: The Game Will Be Available in New Zealand After All

After being refused classification in Australia last week, Halloween: The Game seemed doomed to skip both Australia and New Zealand. However, IGN has learned that the game will actually be available i

17/08/2026

Simu Liu Says Sleeping Dogs Movie Has 'a REAL Path Forward' Amid Square Enix Negotiations

Marvel star Simu Liu has given fans a promising update on the long-awaited Sleeping Dogs movie adaptation, revealing that the project has "a REAL path forward" as talks with game publisher Square Enix

16/08/2026

'I Want to Set the Record Straight: That Is Not Happening' — Kingdom Hearts 4 Devs Confirm KH4 '100%' Won't Slip Past Late 2027 Launch | D23 2026

Kingdom Hearts 4 co-director Tai Yasue and series creator Tetsuya Nomura have reassured fans that the game will '100%' not be delayed beyond its late 2027 release window. During their major D23 2026 p

16/08/2026

Kingdom Hearts 4 Unveils Extended Gameplay Trailer with Playable Mickey, Donald, and Goofy at D23 2026

At D23 2026, Disney and Square Enix took the stage for a deep dive into Kingdom Hearts, revealing an extended gameplay trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4. The trailer offers the first look at King Mickey, D

16/08/2026

Kingdom Hearts D23 Deep Dive Panel: All Major Announcements Covered Live

D23, Disney's largest fan convention, is hosting a dedicated Kingdom Hearts panel, and IGN is on the ground to bring you every major reveal and update. The presentation, titled 'DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM

16/08/2026

Disney Animation Boss Doesn't Shut Down Kingdom Hearts Movie Hopes

Jared Bush, the chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, has addressed the possibility of a Kingdom Hearts feature film, and he's not dismissing the idea entirely. Kingdom Hearts fans

15/08/2026

Kingdom Hearts 4: New Trailer, Late 2027 Launch, and Disney+ Anime Unveiled at D23

D23 brought a treasure trove of Kingdom Hearts news, including a fresh trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, a release window of late 2027, and an unexpected surprise: a Disney+ anime series based on the belo

15/08/2026

The Simpsons: Hit & Run 'Coming Back in Some Form,' Creator Matt Groening Says

The Simpsons: Hit & Run is making a comeback, according to series creator Matt Groening. During a panel at Disney's D23 2026 event, Groening hinted that the beloved 2000s game from Vivendi Games and R

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Toy Story 3 Delisted from Xbox Store Ahead of Remaster Launch

The original Toy Story 3 video game is set to be removed from the digital Xbox store just weeks before its remastered version hits shelves in October. The store page for the 2010 cult classic has been

14/08/2026

25 Years of Mafia: An Oral History of the Iconic Crime Saga

It's hard to believe that the Mafia franchise is almost a quarter of a century old, with many of its developers having dedicated even longer to the series. What started in 2002 with Illusion Softworks

14/08/2026

Xbox Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Feature Single-Player Campaign Mission for the First Time

Xbox is trying something new with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, as the company has announced this month's pre-release tests will include a single-player campaign mission for the first time.

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Kingdom Hearts Is a Billion-Dollar Franchise, Disney Declares Ahead of Hotly Anticipated D23 Panel

Kingdom Hearts is one of nine billion-dollar franchises Disney has under its video game banner. The news comes ahead of a hotly anticipated panel at D23, where Disney is expected to talk about Kingdom

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Sony Aims to Create a Rival to Hello Kitty with a Sleep-Deprived Bear Character

Japanese character goods, such as Hello Kitty, have achieved global popularity due to their adorable and iconic designs. Now, Sony is stepping into the arena. Sony Creative Products (SCP), the divisio

14/08/2026 2

Lord of the Rings: War in the North Dev Warned Warner Bros. Against Skyrim Clash in 2011

Cast your mind back to November 2011, and two major fantasy games based on established IPs hit shelves almost simultaneously: Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which went on to sell over 65 mill

14/08/2026 2

Compulsion Games Now Listed as South of Midnight Publisher on Steam, Signaling Complete Split from Xbox

The separation between Xbox and Compulsion Games appears to be fully realized, as the developer is now listed as the publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, replacing Xbox Game Studios. This change w

14/08/2026

Night School Devs Speak Out After Netflix Shuts Down Studio Following 'Top Tier' Unhinged Launch

Netflix is closing its Los Angeles-based game studio Night School, known for the side-scrolling psychological thrillers Oxenfree and Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals. The streaming giant is also shutting down

14/08/2026

Uncharted Designer Questions the Logic Behind a Drake's Fortune Remake

Benson Russell, a designer on two of the original Uncharted games and currently a developer at Naughty Dog, has voiced his skepticism about the possibility of a remake of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. R

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'Halo Studios Went Too Far in the Wrong Direction' — Co-Creator of Halo Hits Out at the Main Menu Ring in Xbox's New Remake

One of the creators of Halo has issued a few choice words for Xbox’s latest remake of Combat Evolved, specifically the ring we see in the main menu and the lack of PvP. Marcus Lehto was one of the key

13/08/2026