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Developer Julian Zamora, known as chicanogoth, has revealed early footage of a Resident Evil fan game. He is using the Godot engine to reimagine the new film directed by Zach Cregger as a survival horror game in the style of the original PlayStation.

NPCTalk, an open-source toolkit developed by Universal Modder, is adding dynamic real-time conversations to GTA 5 NPCs. Players can speak directly through their microphone, and the system generates responses based on character personality, surroundings, and current context, delivered using cloned voices that mimic the original performances. The developer states that a free playable version for GTA 5 is expected to launch next week.

The animated sequel to "Smallville" has not yet been officially approved. Lead actor Tom Welling stated that Warner Bros. still needs to agree to let the team use the relevant intellectual property, but participants are still striving to advance the project and remain optimistic about the outcome.

Sony is promoting Grand Theft Auto VI with the tagline "Best Experienced on PS5." Streamer IShowSpeed was influenced by this slogan while watching the game's release trailer and explicitly stated that he would choose the PS5 platform. Push Square commented that Sony's PS5 marketing campaign for the title is already showing results.

The free demo for Hitbox Entertainment's first game, "Let the Ball Fly!", has surpassed 500,000 downloads. The full version is scheduled to launch on Steam in Q4 2026. Specific release date and pricing have not yet been announced, and the demo remains available for free download until the official launch.

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser recently recalled that Red Dead Redemption faced multiple near-cancellations during development, and Bully experienced similar challenges. Both titles, which later became key flagship games for Rockstar, did not have smooth sailing from the start.

Bloober Team aims to continue releasing physical editions of its games for as long as conditions allow. CEO Piotr Babieno believes that boxed and collector's editions not only contain the game itself but also foster an emotional connection between players, the work, and the development team—a bond that digital purchases cannot fully replace.

Pokémon and Santa Cruz Skateboards have launched a Pokémon Trading Card Game-themed blind box skateboard series to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The series sold out rapidly on both official websites after its October 17 release, with resale prices reaching up to $1,000 within approximately 24 hours.

To celebrate its third anniversary, "Pokémon Sleep" has partnered with Japanese bedding brand Showa Nishikawa to release official collaborative products. The series includes two pillows featuring Snorlax and Bewear, designed with input from sleep consultants.

Nintendo admitted to underestimating market demand for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and is currently restocking game software and special edition hardware as quickly as possible. Demand significantly exceeded the company's prior expectations after pre-orders opened.

A recent wedding video has sparked heated discussion on social media. At the ceremony, a Chinese bride presented her groom with an ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 graphics card, moving him to tears upon unwrapping the gift.

The untitled Star Wars spin-off film involving Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi has been put on hold again. He and screenwriter Tony McNamara will temporarily shelve the project to collaborate on other ventures. The film is no longer a priority for the two creators.

After completing the campaign in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4," players will see a special tribute in the end credits. Infinity Ward lists the names of Reiner Yang, Matt Canale, Preetam Raj Bordoloi, and Vince Zampella, honoring these colleagues who have passed away and contributed to the Call of Duty series.

Japanese gamers have recently sparked a debate over the cost-effectiveness of gaming PCs versus the PS5. Participants offered starkly different perspectives: one user claimed that a PC with performance surpassing the PS5 could be built for just 60,000 yen, while another revealed having spent 1 million yen upgrading PC components, yet still considers the PS5 their primary gaming platform.

The horror film "Obsession," directed by Curry Barker, will be available on Netflix starting November 17, allowing viewers to stream it. The film's global theatrical box office has already exceeded $500 million, with this streaming release coming approximately six months after its theatrical debut.

Hacker copmidsize has reportedly released a crack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, bypassing the game's persistent online requirement and allowing the campaign to be launched in an offline environment. The crack is also said to enable local loading of modes such as Zombies, Multiplayer, and Call of Duty: Warzone, but full online functionality has not yet been confirmed.

"Phantom Blade Zero," developed and published by S-GAME, has entered the top 10 of the "Upcoming & Trending" section on the Steam store homepage before its release. S-GAME previously confirmed that the total number of wishlists for the game across all available store platforms has exceeded 3 million.

Game Freak has confirmed that the next patch for Temporal Loop is tentatively scheduled for release on October 19 and will be the final update in the current post-launch phase. The studio is still collecting bug reports and player feedback, so future fixes have not been ruled out, but the frequent major updates seen since the game's launch will come to an end.

The "Street Fighter" live-action film claimed the global box office crown during its opening weekend, grossing approximately $51.1 million. The North American market contributed $31 million, while other overseas regions combined for $20.1 million. Despite a strong start at the box office, lukewarm critical reception may impact the film's future earnings.

Activision's Marketing Director, Tyler Bahl, believes that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and GTA 6 will be the two most important games of 2026. According to his assessment, the concentrated release of major titles will encourage players to dust off their Xbox and PlayStation consoles, while also drawing more attention to the gaming industry as a whole.