Rockstar reportedly reminded GTA 6’s voice cast they’re still under NDA
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Rockstar reportedly reminded GTA 6’s voice cast they’re still under NDA

Rockstar Games has reminded its voice cast for GTA 6 to keep their roles confidential, citing an upcoming November 19 announcement. The reminder follows actor Stephen Root’s public confirmation of his involvement, though he did not disclose his character. Rockstar has been gradually revealing details about the new title, including a soundtrack of 34 original tracks and a $400 Collector’s Edition that excludes the game itself. The company’s strict NDA enforcement underscores its intent to preserve surprise elements for [...]
PS5 Update Adds Cool New Theme The Last of Us Fans Will Love
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PS5 Update Adds Cool New Theme The Last of Us Fans Will Love

Sony Interactive Entertainment released a September 2026 PS5 system update that adds an animated Welcome Hub background celebrating Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us franchise. The new theme, visible in all regions, features Ellie’s progression across Part 1 and Part 2, with Joel and Abby appearing in the backdrop and a thunder animation for visual flair. Users can access the background via Welcome Hub > Backgrounds > Games, and the update is applied automatically, though manual system feature updates [...]
Castlevania celebrates turning 40 by giving away the original game for free
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Castlevania celebrates turning 40 by giving away the original game for free

Konami is marking Cast Valle nia’s 40th anniversary by offering the original 1986 NES title as a free download on the App Store and Google Play until 24 October 2026. The promotion coincides with a series‑wide discount event: the Cast Valle nia Anniversary Collection is 80 % off on PlayStation Store and Steam, while the Dominus, Advance, and Requiem bundles receive 50‑70 % reductions. A new mainline entry, Cast Valle nia: Belmont’s Curse, launches 15 October on Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, featuring Rose Belmont battling Dracula in 1499; a demo released 1 October [...]
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers and It Only Costs $24
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers and It Only Costs $24

Amazon has reduced the price of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless PC gaming controller to $23.99, a 20% discount from its $29.99 list price. The controller, available in lavender, offers premium features such as magnetic Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, reinforced metal rings, custom‑mapped bumpers, a turbo button, and rumble vibration. It supports Bluetooth and a 2.4 GHz USB dongle with a 1,000 Hz polling rate, and works with Windows, Steam, and mobile devices, making it suitable for handheld [...]
What we’ve been playing – “I curl up on my sofa and breed my army of battle cats”
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What we’ve been playing – “I curl up on my sofa and breed my army of battle cats”

The article presents a weekly gaming recap from a group of friends, each detailing their current playthroughs. Bertie continues exploring Blood of Dawnwalker, encountering bizarre quests and fixing bugs that lock NPCs in endless combat. Kelsey is engrossed in Mewgenics on Switch 2, breeding battle cats while also playing Silent Hill Townfall. Mat discusses Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, focusing on character optimization and combat strategy. Marie shares her experience with Untitled Goose Game, and a brief mention [...]
PlayStation’s Newest Survey Sparks Community Pushback Against Sony’s Plans to End Physical Game Discs
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PlayStation’s Newest Survey Sparks Community Pushback Against Sony’s Plans to End Physical Game Discs

PlayStation released a public survey on September 25, inviting adults to rate their PS5 experience and list owned consoles. The survey, which follows a separate developer‑focused questionnaire, offers players a platform to voice concerns about Sony’s announced plan to discontinue physical game discs by January 2028. Gamers have used the survey to criticize the decision, with social media posts highlighting frustration and questioning Sony’s commitment. Sony’s CFO confirmed the company will “cautiously move this forward” despite strong [...]
GameSir Tarantula 8K review: “Responds to every twitchy movement and instinctive press”
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GameSir Tarantula 8K review: “Responds to every twitchy movement and instinctive press”

GameSir has revived its Tarantula line with the new Tarantula 8K, featuring 8K polling, TMR thumbsticks, microswitch buttons, and two new top paddles. The controller retains the ergonomic shape of the original Tarantula Pro but lacks wireless connectivity, rumble motors, and a lighter feel. It is available for £79.99 / $69.99 on PC and Xbox, but the wired-only design and missing rumble feedback make it less appealing to fans of the original.