Software

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly in development from CD Projekt Red, but its future is uncertain

• Reported Cyberpunk: Edgerunners brawler "Gemini" allegedly made by WayForward
• Details surfaced via a former developer's portfolio, not officially confirmed
• Project's status uncertain after WayForward halted work and had layoffs

A game based on the acclaimed anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly in development at CD Projekt Red, according to a report from MP1st, though its current status is unclear. The project, codenamed Gemini, was said to be a 2.5D brawler being built by WayForward, the studio behind River…

Hilarious Adventure Collection The Immortal John Triptych Arrives on PS5 in August

• Joe Richardson's comedy adventure trilogy heads to PS5 on 27th August
• Collection bundles Procession to Calvary, Four Last Things and Death of the Reprobate
• Games are remastered with unified UI, bonus scenes and QoL fixes

Push Square reports that The Immortal John Triptych, a remastered collection of solo developer Joe Richardson's absurdist point-and-click adventure games, is coming to PS5. The set brings together The Procession to Calvary, Four Last Things and Death of the Reprobate, marking the first PlayStation release for the latter…

The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not

• HBO Max adds TikTok-style short-form video feed to its app
• Currently limited to some US iOS users, wider rollout planned
• New natural-language "conversational search" tool launches for US Android users

HBO Max has added a TikTok-style short-form video feed to its mobile app, joining Netflix and other streaming rivals in embracing the format for content discovery rather than as a standalone time-waster. The feature, called HBO Max Shorts, surfaces clips from the platform's library alongside trailers and bonus…

Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Eric Church & More to Be Saluted at 2026 ACM Honors: Updated List

The Academy of Country Music has confirmed presenters, performers and a growing list of honourees for the 19th ACM Honors, taking place on Wednesday 19 August at The Pinnacle in Nashville. The ceremony recognises leading artists, songwriters and industry figures, with Kacey Musgraves receiving the ACM Spirit Award…

Xbox unveils Halo remake with hidden lore terminals

• Halo: Campaign Evolved remake unveiled with 13 collectible lore terminals
• Showcased at San Diego Comic-Con and other major events
• Reveal sparked debate over remakes versus new Halo stories

Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original 2001 title that launched the franchise, has been unveiled with a new feature allowing players to collect lore terminals hidden throughout each campaign level. Xbox used high-profile platforms, including San Diego Comic-Con, to present the project, framing it both as…

‘Firefly’s Long-Awaited Return Officially Hits a Major Roadblock

• Animated Firefly reboot confirmed still in development, but stuck.
• No network or streaming platform has picked up the series yet.
• Fillion and Tudyk gave the update at MCM Comic-Con.

Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk have confirmed that the long-mooted animated Firefly reboot remains stuck in development, with no television network or streaming platform yet attached to distribute it. Speaking at a Firefly panel during MCM Comic-Con, the pair clarified that earlier news only announced the series was…

WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web

• WhatsApp calls now work directly in web browsers, no app needed.
• New features include call transfer between devices and a group call waiting room.
• Rollout is gradual, with encryption and no time limits maintained.

WhatsApp has launched encrypted calling through its web interface, meaning users can now make and receive audio and video calls without installing a desktop app. The update, which Meta is rolling out gradually, brings the browser experience closer to parity with the mobile and desktop apps and removes…

Guide: Best Nintendo Remakes & Remasters Of All Time, Ranked

• Nintendo Life ranked all of Nintendo's remakes and remasters; the company has fewer than many might expect despite its vast catalogue
• Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 is among the most anticipated releases, with the ranking excluding simple ports and 'Deluxe' versions
• The list establishes criteria to distinguish true remakes from ports, inviting readers to debate borderline cases

Harder, better, faster, stronger. With Nintendo serving up one of its most anticipated remakes ever later this year with Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 — still "TBA 2026" at the time of writing — we thought it was worth revisiting this article covering every remake in the…

‘The Wheel of Time’ Author’s Apple TV Fantasy Epic Gets Its Biggest Update Yet

• Brandon Sanderson confirms first draft of Mistborn film adaptation complete for Apple TV
• Project remains in early development with studio feedback and revisions pending
• Development occurs amid ongoing streaming investment in fantasy content and selective cancellations

Brandon Sanderson, best known for finishing Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time novels and for his own Mistborn series, has announced that the first draft of the screenplay for the planned Mistborn film adaptation is complete. He revealed the news via his personal Instagram, urging fans not to…