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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Mighty Mike Plays and the $118,000 He Allegedly Cost His Dad

  • Nine-year-old YouTuber spent $118,000 on ads with dad's business card
  • Father was unaware until called by employer to explain the charge
  • Channel launched August, shut down mid-September after discovery

A nine-year-old YouTuber named Mighty Mike, who posted Minecraft and Roblox content, allegedly spent $118,000 on YouTube advertising campaigns using his father's business credit card without proper authorisation. The revelation has captured widespread internet attention, raising questions about parental oversight and children's access to payment methods in the…

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Review: Silent Hill: Townfall (PS5) – Dated Bite-Sized Horror… in a Good Way

  • A compact first-person Silent Hill set in 1990s Scotland.
  • Strong atmosphere, period detail and traditional survival horror.
  • Distinctive ideas fade somewhat during the 10-hour campaign.

Silent Hill: Townfall is a roughly 10-hour first-person survival horror game set in a fog-shrouded 1990s Scottish fishing village. It returns to the series’ familiar mix of exploration, puzzles, combat and psychological horror, while introducing a distinctive setting and perspective that give the experience its own identity. Players…

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Guide: These 26+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (21st – 27th September)

  • Over 26 PS5/PS4 games release this week, led by major titles like Dune: Awakening
  • Diverse genres include action, survival, strategy, simulation and adventure games
  • Mix of franchise sequels, anniversary collections and independent releases

Over 26 games are launching on PS5 and PS4 during the week of 21st-27th September, with several prominent titles amongst the busy release schedule. - Dune: Awakening (22nd September) – open-world survival game combining single and multiplayer gameplay with RPG elements - Control Resonant (24th September) – supernatural…

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Cregger’s Resident Evil film opens to $168m worldwide

  • Resident Evil opened far above expectations.
  • It has grossed $168.3 million worldwide.
  • Strong returns should make the film profitable.

Sony’s new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, has far exceeded box-office expectations, strengthening a successful quarter for Sony Pictures after Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record performance. Its result highlights the continuing commercial appeal of the Resident Evil franchise and marks Cregger’s biggest opening, while reviews have…

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25 Years Later, the GameCube’s 5 Best Launch Games Are Still As Good as Ever

  • Five GameCube launch games still stand out 25 years later.
  • Third-party titles were central to the console’s early appeal.
  • Rogue Leader and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 receive particular praise.

A retrospective marking the GameCube’s 25th anniversary identifies five launch-period games that remain especially enjoyable. It argues that the console’s appeal was built not only on Nintendo exclusives, but also on distinctive, high-quality third-party support. The games highlighted are Wave Race: Blue Storm, praised for its fast racing…

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Call of Duty Warzone Officially Shutting Down Next Month on PS4, Xbox One

  • Warzone ending on PS4 and Xbox One following Modern Warfare 4's launch on 23 October
  • Game continues on PS5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X with integrated MW4 content
  • In-game store removed in June; players retain free Battle Pass access until shutdown

Activision is discontinuing Call of Duty: Warzone on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One following the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 season 1, which begins shortly after the game's release on 23 October. This move reflects the company's shift towards supporting only current-generation platforms, as Modern…

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‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Studio Officially Pushes Back on AI Claims

  • Insomniac says the strange sign is caused by a texture-mapping bug.
  • The studio denies using AI-generated assets in the game.
  • A correction is reportedly on the way.

Insomniac Games has rejected claims that an unusual bathroom sign in *Marvel’s Wolverine* was created using generative AI. The studio says the distorted figures are the result of a UV map bug, a technical error affecting how textures are applied to 3D models, and that a fix is…

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3 Games You Have to Play if You Loved the New Resident Evil Movie

  • Three games recreate the film’s vulnerable survival-horror experience.
  • *Alien: Isolation* emphasises stealth against an unstoppable alien.
  • *Outlast* and *Resident Evil 7* restore helplessness and tension.

Polygon recommends three survival-horror games for viewers who enjoyed Zach Cregger’s *Resident Evil* (2026), which avoids adapting a specific game and instead recreates the player experience through vulnerability, resource management, puzzles and claustrophobic danger. - *Alien: Isolation*: Amanda Ripley uses stealth and limited ammunition to evade an unkillable…

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Windows 11’s new Xbox interface brings PC game libraries together

  • Xbox mode consolidates game libraries from multiple launchers into one interface
  • Microsoft's answer to competing platforms like Valve's SteamOS
  • Accessed via Win + F11; doesn't boost gaming performance

Xbox mode is a new feature added to Windows 11 starting in May 2026 that provides a controller-friendly, full-screen interface for PC gaming. Microsoft introduced it partly in response to Valve's SteamOS, as gamers increasingly seek alternatives to Windows for gaming. The feature represents part of Microsoft's broader…

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Fan-Favorite ‘King of the Hill’ Star Officially Joins ‘GTA 6’ Cast

  • Stephen Root confirms his GTA 6 role as Brian Heder.
  • Fans recognised his distinctive King of the Hill voice.
  • GTA 6 launches in November 2026 on consoles.

Stephen Root has confirmed he will voice Brian Heder in Grand Theft Auto 6, ending fan speculation sparked by the character’s appearance in the second trailer. The casting matters because Root’s distinctive voice, known especially from King of the Hill, made Brian one of the game’s most recognisable…

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