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Netflix’s New 26-Minute GTA 6 Release Is Already the No. 1 Movie on Streaming

  • GTA 6’s Netflix preview reportedly topped the platform’s charts within hours.
  • The launch allegedly raised US Netflix viewership by 50%.
  • The article sees GTA 6 as a wider cultural phenomenon.

A 26-minute preview of Grand Theft Auto 6, released on Netflix through an apparent deal with Rockstar, reportedly became the platform’s number-one film in under 12 hours. The article argues that the move demonstrates GTA 6’s unusually broad cultural reach, extending beyond conventional gaming marketing and turning a…

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Pokémon Stop-Motion Series Set at Disney+ as Part of Larger Distribution Deal

  • Disney+ will launch a new Aardman-made Pokémon series in 2027.
  • The show follows Sirfetch’d and Pichu in the Galar region.
  • Pokémon’s original animated series is now on Disney+.

Disney has secured rights to a new Pokémon stop-motion series and the franchise’s original animated show for Disney+ and Disney XD. The agreement expands Disney’s Pokémon offering and pairs one of the world’s best-known children’s brands with Aardman’s distinctive stop-motion production style. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d…

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Disney+, Pokemon Company Ink Global Distribution Deal, Including New Stop-Motion Series

  • Disney+ secures global Pokémon distribution deal.
  • Aardman’s new Pokémon stop-motion series arrives in 2027.
  • Disney XD and Disney+ will carry the new content.

Disney+ has agreed a global distribution partnership with The Pokémon Company International, expanding Disney’s access to Pokémon programming and including an exclusive new stop-motion series from Aardman. The deal matters because it brings a major family entertainment franchise more closely into Disney’s television and streaming services, beginning with…

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Today’s Top Deals: PS Portal for $145, Lenovo Legion Go S, Sony WH-1000XM5, 65″ LG OLED Evo C6

  • Major discounts cover gaming, audio and home entertainment.
  • PS Portal is listed at $144.99.
  • Refurbished Switch 2 is $399.99 before a claimed price rise.

IGN has highlighted a range of technology, gaming and entertainment discounts available on 28 August, including handheld PCs, headphones, televisions, consoles and subscriptions. The article also urges prospective buyers to consider purchasing a Nintendo Switch 2 before a stated price rise in September. - Lenovo Legion Go S…

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Best players for FC 26 Unbound Ten Evolution

  • Unbound Ten can turn eligible cards into 99-rated players.
  • It is aimed at late-game Ultimate Team squads.
  • Existing Evolution chains may provide viable candidates.

FC 26’s Unbound Ten Evolution is now available, allowing Ultimate Team players to upgrade an eligible lower-rated card to an overall rating of 99. It matters because it offers a late-game route to creating an elite central attacking midfielder, including through suitable cards already developed in Evolution chains.…

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The 8 Most Fun Video Games of All Time, Ranked

  • The ranking treats fun as subjective.
  • Elden Ring rewards challenge and exploration.
  • Pokémon and Resident Evil are praised for polish.

Collider ranks video games according to its view of “fun”, treating the idea as subjective and judging titles by gameplay, design, creativity, polish, entertainment value and overall quality. The article argues that games can be enjoyable for very different reasons, from demanding combat and exploration to polished progression,…

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Rockstar’s Netflix-first GTA 6 reveal sparks exclusivity concerns

  • Netflix-first trailer highlights GTA 6’s visual ambitions.
  • Better streaming quality may have driven Rockstar’s partnership.
  • Timed exclusivity has raised concerns about hubris.

Polygon argues that Rockstar’s decision to debut Grand Theft Auto 6’s extended trailer first on Netflix reflects both a practical concern for visual quality and the studio’s confidence in the game’s cinematic scale. While Netflix may present the footage with deeper blacks, cleaner detail and fewer compression artefacts…

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I have modded many dogs, several cows, 2 lions, and a chimpanzee into Grand Theft Auto 5, and they are all my friends

  • A GTA 5 modder has added animal companions.
  • The group includes dogs, cows, lions and a chimpanzee.
  • The article celebrates playful, affectionate modding.

The article describes a player’s Grand Theft Auto 5 modification that adds a group of animals to the game, turning them into companions rather than targets or scenery. It highlights the playful, personal side of game modding, using the animals’ presence to create a gentler and more eccentric…

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GTA 6 Reveal Completely Overshadowed By Pony Island 2 Trailer

  • Pony Island 2 stood out more than GTA 6 for Polygon’s writer.
  • Its trailer promises another unpredictable Daniel Mullins game.
  • Pony Island 2 launches for PC on 27 April 2026.

Polygon argues that Pony Island 2: Panda Circus was the Gamescom reveal that lingered most, despite the strong reception for Grand Theft Auto 6’s extended showcase. The contrast matters because it illustrates the breadth of modern games: Rockstar is pursuing huge scale and detail, while Daniel Mullins’ smaller…

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Move over, Milady: Elden Ring’s Tarnished Pack brings the new king of style

  • Leontiel’s Greatsword adds a matador-inspired counterattack skill.
  • The weapon is obtained from a Caelid NPC invasion.
  • Tarnished Pack adds classes, weapons, invasions and Torrent skins.

Elden Ring’s Tarnished Pack DLC introduces Leontiel’s Greatsword, which the article presents as a stylish new alternative to weapons such as Milady. Its Muleta weapon skill lets players bait attacks with a red cloth before dashing through enemies and delivering a powerful counter, combining a bullfighting theme with…

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