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Does Godzilla Minus Zero have a post-credits scene?

  • There is no full post-credits scene.
  • Godzilla’s footsteps and roar play at the credits’ end.
  • Director Takashi Yamazaki is open to returning.

*Godzilla Minus Zero* has no conventional post-credits scene, but it does include an audio tease at the very end of the credits. The sound suggests Godzilla is still out there, leaving open the possibility of more stories without confirming a sequel. As the credits finish, viewers hear Godzilla’s…

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Taiwan Audience Study Highlights Cross-Platform IP Opportunities as AI Raises New Risks for Content Industry

  • Taiwan’s audiences consume entertainment across several formats.
  • Romance could link screen stories with comics, music and games.
  • AI adoption brings production opportunities and unresolved concerns.

A study presented by Taiwan’s creative content agency found that audiences regularly consume entertainment across film, television, music, publishing and gaming, creating opportunities to develop intellectual property across platforms. Its findings also point to growing AI use in production, alongside legal, technical and consumer concerns that could affect…

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All Retro Rewind New Release Unique Games and SKU Codes

  • Retro Rewind has 16 collectible games.
  • SKU codes identify games in the catalogue.
  • Limited Editions share regular editions’ codes.

Retro Rewind features 16 collectible video games based on real-world titles, whose names have been changed because of licensing. Their SKU codes let players identify each game in the catalogue, making it easier to find and order copies. Players must first unlock and own a copy before using…

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Nintendo To Continue Delivering Movies Beyond Live-Action Zelda, Unsurprisingly

  • Nintendo plans films beyond the Zelda adaptation.
  • The live-action Zelda film is due in April 2027.
  • Mario films have passed US$2 billion at the box office.

Nintendo plans to keep making films with partners after the live-action Zelda movie, due on 30 April 2027. President Shuntaro Furukawa said the company will carefully develop each film and establish a framework for ongoing production, signalling a longer-term commitment to cinema. Furukawa said the animated Mario films…

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Silver Lake and Saudi fund explore $25bn bid for Unity

  • Silver Lake and PIF have reportedly discussed buying Unity.
  • The preliminary talks valued the company at about $25 billion.
  • Unity shares rose nearly 15% after news of the approach.

Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have reportedly held preliminary talks about acquiring Unity, the company behind a widely used game engine and development tools. The approach could lead to a major change in ownership of software used across the games industry and other fields, but…

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Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases On The Way To Switch 2 In 2027

  • Nintendo highlighted third-party Switch 2 games planned for 2027.
  • The list includes Final Fantasy VII Revelation and The Duskbloods.
  • Nintendo says third-party games help drive sales and engagement.

Nintendo has used its latest financial results briefing to highlight third-party games planned for Switch 2 over the coming year. The announcement signals that major outside publishers continue to support the console, adding to its software offering and helping drive player engagement. The games named include Final Fantasy…

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Richard Garriott on the state of the games industry: ‘The bells and whistles are no longer what’s important’

  • Garriott says technical spectacle is no longer enough to drive games.
  • He sees the industry struggling to find its next creative direction.
  • He says Origin cancelled more projects than it completed after EA took control.

Ultima creator Richard Garriott says the games industry is struggling with a combination of pressures, including commercial interests, politics and a loss of experienced creators. He argues that technological advances once encouraged developers to make games showcasing new capabilities, but today’s powerful hardware means technical spectacle alone is…

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Ocarina of Time remake removes some Nintendo references to preserve immersion

  • Mario portraits were removed from the courtyard.
  • Hidden *Skyward Sword* artwork is also gone.
  • Talon’s Bowser design detail remains.

Nintendo has removed portraits of Mario and other characters from the castle courtyard in the Switch 2 remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. Producer Eiji Aonuma said the team wanted to avoid breaking players’ immersion with references unrelated to the game’s world. The remake also…

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God of War Ragnarok is PlayStation’s most successful game this generation, says market analyst

  • Ragnarok is estimated to have generated $1.4 billion.
  • Analysts estimate 21.6 million copies sold across PlayStation and Steam.
  • Its planned Prime Video adaptation could be a major hit.

Market analyst Rhys Elliott says God of War Ragnarok is the highest-grossing first-party PlayStation game of this console generation, with estimated gross revenue of $1.4 billion. The figures underline the game’s continued commercial appeal, even years after release and despite its availability through PlayStation Plus. Elliott estimates 21.6…

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Petition to Save Mass Effect Dev BioWare to Be Considered by Canada’s Government

  • A petition to save BioWare will reach Canada’s House of Commons.
  • It has gathered more than 2,300 signatures.
  • Any rescue would depend on EA agreeing to a deal.

A petition calling on Canada’s government to help preserve BioWare is due to be considered by the House of Commons. It argues that the developer of Mass Effect and Dragon Age is a major Canadian cultural export, and that its closure would be a significant loss. The petition…

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