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A Dragon Age Trilogy remaster probably won’t happen as no one still employed at BioWare knows how the engine works, claims producer
Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah has cast doubt on the prospect of a remastered Dragon Age trilogy, claiming that nobody currently at the studio understands the ageing Aurora engine used to build the original games. This matters because it highlights a broader risk of proprietary in-house technology: when staff leave or are laid off, as…
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10 Most Subversive Family Movies of All Time
Collider has published a ranked feature on the “10 Most Subversive Family Movies of All Time,” arguing that many films marketed as safe for children—because they are animated or carry a well-known studio name—actually contain surprisingly dark or mature themes that parents may not expect. Writer Safwan Azeem frames the piece around a personal anecdote…
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‘Blankety Blank,’ ‘Celebrity Mastermind’ & ‘Live At The Apollo’ All Canceled By The BBC Under Sweeping Content Cuts
The BBC has cancelled three long-running entertainment shows — Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo — as part of a drive to save £500 million ($664 million) amid a deepening funding crisis at the broadcaster. The corporation called the decisions “difficult” and “really tough,” noting the cuts had been targeted at the…
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Olivia Wilde tees up ‘The Invite’ follow-up, ‘Naughty’ starring Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage
Olivia Wilde is preparing a follow-up to her film “The Invite,” a new project reportedly titled “Naughty,” which is set to star Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage. The casting brings together two prominent actors under Wilde’s direction, continuing her development as a filmmaker following her previous directorial work. Beyond the title and the two headline…
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AMD launches the RX 9050, and it’s even more entry-level than expected
AMD has launched its new RX 9050 graphics card, positioning it as a budget-focused option for gamers seeking affordable hardware. According to reporting from PC Gamer, the card turns out to be even more entry-level in its specifications and positioning than had been anticipated ahead of launch, suggesting AMD is targeting the lowest end of…
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The 1956 song that changed Elton John’s life and “the face of music” forever
Elton John has described Little Richard’s 1956 hit ‘Tutti Frutti’ as the record that transformed his life and helped change popular music. Hearing it as a child showed him the excitement and freedom of early rock ’n’ roll, inspiring his ambition to become a performer and influencing his musical direction. Released when John was still…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director prefers JPRGs to the likes of Skyrim, Fallout, and Baldur’s Gate because their linear narratives allow for “a stronger story” and “more memorable characters”
Guillaume Broche, director of the acclaimed RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has said he prefers the linear structure of Japanese role-playing games to the open-world design of Western titles such as Skyrim, Fallout and Baldur’s Gate. He argues that a more constrained, linear narrative allows developers to craft a stronger story and more memorable characters,…
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Season to end in Europe if war continues – F1 boss
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has said the 2026 season will finish in Europe if the war in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the planned season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. He said both races remain confirmed for now and are already sold out, but a final decision on their status…
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Best Karmas to use in DragonSword: Awakening
This guide from Destructoid outlines the best general-purpose Karmas to equip in the mobile RPG DragonSword: Awakening, helping players optimise their heroes’ builds. Karmas are equippable buffs that alter a character’s playstyle, and while hero-specific Karmas are typically superior when paired with their matching character, they are harder to unlock, making strong general Karmas useful…
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2023’s Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Epic Is a Sudden Netflix Sensation
Gareth Edwards’ $104 million sci-fi epic The Creator is finally finding a larger audience after arriving on Netflix.