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God of War TV series sees further recasts as Amazon seeks older actors for Atreus and Thrud

  • Amazon reportedly wants older actors for Atreus and Thrud.
  • The God of War series appears to be recasting again.
  • No specific actors or production details are provided.

Amazon’s God of War television adaptation is reportedly revising its casting again, with the production now seeking older performers for the roles of Atreus and Thrud. The change suggests Amazon is still refining how it will portray the franchise’s younger characters, potentially affecting the series’ timeline and its…

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Big Walk, retro electronic repairs and other new indie games worth checking out

  • Big Walk is a communication-focused co-op adventure.
  • Steam Cyberpunk Fest offers major game discounts.
  • Overcooked reaches 100 million players.

Engadget’s indie games roundup highlights new releases, forthcoming titles and current Steam discounts. Its main recommendation is Big Walk, a co-operative puzzle and exploration game from the makers of Untitled Goose Game, notable for requiring communication between players and supporting cross-platform play. - Big Walk costs $20, is…

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Konami investigating Silent Hill 2 Performance Mode issues after latest PS5 patch

  • Patch 1.07 caused new PS5 Performance Mode visual problems.
  • Konami is investigating but gave no fix timetable.
  • Quality Mode appears mostly unaffected.

Konami is investigating problems introduced to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Performance Mode on PS5 and PS5 Pro by Patch 1.07. The update was meant to improve visual quality, but reports of darker imagery and visual glitches have instead renewed concerns about the remake’s technical performance on Sony’s consoles.…

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Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More

  • Gaming laptops are now thinner and substantially more capable.
  • Razer leads the premium minimalist category.
  • Budget options include Alienware and Lenovo models.

WIRED’s 2026 guide recommends gaming laptops across premium, portable and budget categories, arguing that modern models now provide a credible alternative to desktop gaming PCs. It highlights slimmer designs, stronger graphics performance and higher-quality displays, while noting that the best choice depends on budget, portability and desired power.…

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Guide: These 18+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (10th-16th August)

  • PS5 receives a diverse set of releases next week.
  • Major launches include Madden NFL 27 and Grounded 2.
  • Most listed games arrive between 10th and 13th August.

Next week brings a varied slate of PS5 releases, ranging from major sports and military titles to indie action, platforming and survival games. - The Three Kingdoms: Rebirth — 10th August; choice-driven historical fantasy. - Grounded 2 — 11th August; co-operative survival adventure. - No More Room in…

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These devs have been building the perfect platformer for 22 years, and the Steam apocalypse won’t stop them now: “Video games have always been about a small team of sickos doing something”

  • Developers remain committed after 22 years of platformer development.
  • Steam disruption has not changed their plans.
  • They champion small teams pursuing ambitious ideas.

The article profiles a small development team that has spent 22 years working towards what it considers the ideal platform game. It presents their persistence as significant because they intend to continue despite uncertainty and disruption affecting Steam, underlining the resilience of long-running independent projects. The developers argue…

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Tencent’s cyberpunk rival to Grand Theft Auto is in trouble as its developer lays off 80 people

  • Last Sentinel’s developer cut around 80 jobs after a creative overhaul.
  • Tencent reportedly rejected the game’s existing direction.
  • The cyberpunk open-world project remains in development.

Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA has laid off around 80 staff after changing the creative direction of Last Sentinel, an ambitious cyberpunk open-world game positioned as a potential rival to Grand Theft Auto. The cuts suggest the project has encountered serious development problems and cast doubt over how closely its…

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Wild New Steam Game Dares You To Break Every Rule — and Every Level

  • Echobreaker turns extreme speed into a route-breaking puzzle.
  • High medals unlock later courses and final stages.
  • Faster times require shortcuts beyond the intended track.

Echobreaker is a Windows PC speedrunning game in which players test a mechanical suit capable of superhuman movement through hazardous laboratory-like courses. Although its demanding tracks punish small errors and initially encourage strict route-following, the game’s central idea is that faster times require players to challenge its apparent…

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Stalker 2 is finally letting us explore the Chornobyl Power Plant

  • Stalker 2’s first expansion opens the Chornobyl Power Plant.
  • Cost of Hope launches on 20 August.
  • The DLC adds new regions, quests, weapons and gear.

GSC Game World has released a preview video for Cost of Hope, the first story expansion for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The DLC will allow players to explore Iron Forest and the Chornobyl Power Plant, expanding areas of the game’s Zone that were previously inaccessible. Cost of…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Officially Reviving Tom Holland’s $407 Million Adventure Hit

  • Holland’s new films have revived streaming interest in Uncharted.
  • Uncharted is reportedly among Prime Video’s US top ten.
  • The article links the surge to Spider-Man’s record-breaking performance.

Collider reports that Tom Holland’s recent success in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day has boosted interest in his earlier adventure film Uncharted. The article says Uncharted has entered Prime Video’s ten most-streamed titles in the United States, illustrating how a star’s current high-profile releases…

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