Gaming

Most GTA 6 pre-orders choose $100 Ultimate Edition

• Most GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition, not the $80 version
• Take-Two's Zelnick says demand has beaten expectations
• Strong pre-orders led Take-Two to raise its FY2027 earnings forecast

Take-Two Interactive's chief executive, Strauss Zelnick, revealed that most pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are for the pricier $100 (roughly £80) Ultimate Edition rather than the standard $80 version, putting to rest early doubts about the tiered pricing model. Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick said overall pre-order demand…

Darktide’s gory animations are smarter than you think

• Polygon video explores Fatshark's design behind Darktide's gory melee combat.
• Developers explain how dismemberment and ragdoll effects boost gameplay feel.
• Techniques build on lessons learned from Fatshark's earlier Vermintide games.

A Polygon video looks at how Fatshark, the studio behind Warhammer 40K: Darktide, engineered its melee combat to feel visceral and satisfying. Host Pat speaks to the developers about the design work behind the game's gore, dismemberment and ragdoll physics, explaining how these effects reinforce the sense of…

Razer has unveiled even more cute Sanrio Switch 2 console skins at Target, but UK fans can’t have them

• Razer released new Sanrio Switch 2 skins at Target.
• The accessories are currently US-only.
• UK fans lack an official purchase option.

Razer has expanded its range of Sanrio-themed skins for the Nintendo Switch 2, with new designs being sold through Target in the United States. The launch highlights continued demand for character-branded console accessories, but the retailer-exclusive release leaves UK fans without an official way to buy them. The…

Mortal Kombat movie director says the third movie is in limbo after the sequel’s mediocre box office result

• Mortal Kombat 3's future is uncertain after the sequel's weak box office.
• Director confirms the films were meant to lead into a third instalment.
• Franchise's next steps now hinge on Mortal Kombat 2's financial performance.

Director Simon McQuoid has said the fate of a third Mortal Kombat film remains uncertain following the underwhelming box office performance of Mortal Kombat 2, despite earlier plans to treat the two sequels as a linked story. The comments highlight the risk video game film franchises face when…

How to get started with Fighting Games and have a Nice Time

• Polygon video helps newcomers start playing fighting games confidently.
• Pat Gill shares his own rewarding journey into the genre.
• Aims to remove intimidation around skill, gear and jargon.

Polygon has published a video guide aimed at helping newcomers overcome the intimidation factor of getting into fighting games, a genre often seen as dominated by highly competitive titles such as Tekken and Street Fighter. The piece argues that beginners need not feel put off by a lack…

Video: Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Highlights Series Legend Cloud Strife

• New trailer reveals Cloud Strife as a Vision in Final Fantasy Resonance
• Game uses HD-2D visuals, first mainline Final Fantasy to do so
• Resonance launches on Switch 1 and 2 on 22nd October 2026

Square Enix has released another character trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, this time showcasing series icon Cloud Strife as one of the game's "Visions" - allies who can be summoned to fight alongside the player during their journey. The clip follows a similar reveal for the Warrior of…

30 hearty photos of costumes, friends and families from Donor Run 2026 at Transplant Games in Sheffield

Crayons, beekeepers, the cast of Super Mario and more...

Negan Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan Says The Walking Dead Fans Still Swear at Him in the Street for Killing Glenn 10 Years Ago

• Jeffrey Dean Morgan still faces public abuse over Negan killing Glenn.
• An elderly fan once hit him with her purse and swore at him.
• He says reactions to Negan remain about 50/50 love and hate.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan says that a decade after his character Negan bludgeoned fan-favourite Glenn to death on The Walking Dead, he still encounters angry viewers who swear at and confront him in public, blaming him personally for the killing. Negan's brutal Season 7 debut, in which he also…

Don’t expect a GTA 6 discount anytime soon, says Take-Two CEO: “We preserved our pricing on Grand Theft Auto 5 for a very long time”

• GTA 6 premium edition is priced at $100 with strong pre-orders; CEO says no discounts coming soon
• Take-Two controls pricing strategy; retailers may bundle with consoles instead of cutting prices

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6 is unlikely to see a price cut soon after launch, pointing to the company's long-standing approach of holding firm on pricing for its blockbuster titles. He cited Grand Theft Auto 5 as the precedent, noting that…