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7 Years Later, Apple’s Gaming Push Has Proven Surprisingly Resilient

  • Apple’s gaming efforts have continued seven years after Arcade launched.
  • Indie Games Week featured new and forthcoming mobile titles.
  • Apple cites hardware, tools and curation as support for developers.

Seven years after Apple Arcade launched amid doubts about the viability of tech companies’ gaming ambitions, Apple continues to expand its gaming efforts. A new App Store showcase for independent games, led by the store’s new head Carson Oliver, points to Apple’s aim of making its platform a…

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Scarlet Stallone & Rayll Team To Develop ‘Fears To Fathom’ Horror Video Game Franchise For Film & TV

  • SRYN Productions has optioned screen rights to *Fears to Fathom*.
  • The anthology contains six standalone horror stories.
  • *Home Alone* has surpassed 2.3 million Steam downloads.

Scarlet Stallone’s SRYN Productions has optioned the rights to Rayll’s *Fears to Fathom* video game franchise for film and television development. The partnership aims to bring its grounded psychological horror stories to a new medium while preserving the realistic situations that have helped attract fans. Created by Mukul…

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New York lawmaker proposes ownership rights for purchased digital games

  • Torres proposes ownership rights for purchased digital games.
  • The bill would require offline modes before online servers close.
  • Sony plans to end physical PlayStation discs from 2028.

New York Congressman Ritchie Torres introduced the Power To The Players Act, a bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to set rules protecting people’s ability to own and play digital games they buy. It responds to concerns that publishers can revoke digital licences, cutting off access…

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Street Fighter tops previews with $4m as three new films trail

  • “Street Fighter” leads newcomers with $4 million in previews.
  • “You Can See Everything” targets $7 million to $8 million.
  • “Whalefall” and “Sense and Sensibility” trail in previews.

“Street Fighter” leads this weekend’s new releases after earning $4 million in Thursday previews, with its opening projected at $25 million to $35 million. Its performance matters as it is the first film released under Paramount’s global distribution deal with Legendary, and the $82 million production is expected…

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‘1.0 Roughly Doubles the Size of the Game’: No Rest for the Wicked Confirms March 2027 Release on PS5

  • PS5 release set for March 2027.
  • Version 1.0 will roughly double the game’s size.
  • The update adds classes and faction questlines.

No Rest for the Wicked will launch on PS5 in March 2027 alongside version 1.0, after its previously planned October release was delayed. The update is a major expansion of the game, which is already available in early access on other platforms. Version 1.0 is expected to roughly…

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Analogue is re-releasing its SNES and Genesis consoles with some nice upgrades

  • Analogue is updating its Super Nintendo and Genesis consoles.
  • New wireless controller support and USB-C power are included.
  • Pre-orders start 19 October at $219.99 each.

Analogue has announced updated versions of its Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridge consoles, adding wireless controller support and revised hardware. The releases offer a way to play original cartridges on modern displays while making setup and everyday use more convenient. The Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg…

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6 Newly Announced Games You Need to Add to Your Steam Wishlist

  • Six newly announced indie games stood out at the Triple-i showcase.
  • The selection spans horror, puzzle adventures, card battles and strategy.
  • Militsioner is expected next year.

The Triple-i Initiative showcase announced a varied slate of independent games, with six new titles singled out as standouts for players to wishlist. Their different styles and themes show the range of projects coming from indie studios, from puzzle adventures and horror to strategy and card battles. The…

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Years after they got married in-game to save money, these two Final Fantasy XIV players are getting married IRL

  • Two FFXIV friends have married in real life.
  • Their in-game marriage began as a way to save travel time.
  • Their wedding included tributes to their characters and the game.

Two Final Fantasy XIV players, 404Eules and Koyuka28, have married in real life after their friendship, formed around the game, grew into a relationship. Their story shows how a shared interest and an in-game connection can become part of a couple’s real-world life. They first married in the…

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The Blood of Dawnwalker patch adds 1,100 fixes and a new difficulty

  • Patch 1.1 promises more than 1,100 improvements and fixes.
  • A new Story mode will be easier than Forgiving.
  • Players can respec skills and pet animals.

Rebel Wolves says patch 1.1 for The Blood of Dawnwalker will bring more than 1,100 improvements and fixes to the PS5 RPG next week. The update adds a new, easier Story difficulty and changes intended to make combat and controls feel more responsive. Players will be able to…

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Cyberpunk film will tell a new story in the game’s world

  • The film will tell a new story in the Cyberpunk world.
  • It will not directly adapt Cyberpunk 2077’s plot.
  • Paramount is attached; cast details remain limited.

CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski says the live-action Cyberpunk film will tell an original story set in the franchise’s world, rather than recreate Cyberpunk 2077’s plot. The film may therefore follow different characters from the game’s protagonist, V, and offers the studio another way to expand the…

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