Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima told The Washington Post that Sony attempted to cancel his upcoming Xbox Series X|S title Physint during a Zoom call, a move that surprised him but did not provoke anger. He later posted on Kojima Productions’ X account, warning fans that online rumors about Sony, the commercial performance of Death Stranding, and the game’s funding lack any official source and should be viewed skeptically. Kojima affirmed his studio’s financial health, confirmed ongoing development with Xbox’s support, [...]

AOC has introduced the Agon AG277QSD gaming monitor in China, priced at 3,160 yuan (about $472) before subsidies reduce it to 2,799 yuan ($418). The 26.5‑inch device uses a third‑generation EL QD‑OLED panel with a five‑layer tandem structure—three blue and two green emitters—that boosts luminous efficiency by roughly 30 % and prolongs panel life. A graphene‑based cooling system addresses heat and OLED burn‑in risks. It offers a 1440p resolution, 320 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms gray‑to‑gray response, Nvidia G‑Sync compatibility, and DSC [...]

PlayStation users on the PS5 console have begun seeing an currently unannounced rewards feature embedded in the Store. The storefront now lists “Wallet Credit” promotions alongside titles such as The Blood of Dawnwalker, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Star Wars Zero Company. According to a Reddit post, a purchaser of The Blood of Dawnwalker received a $10 credit to their PSN wallet after checkout. The offers appear to be tied to a “Wallet Credits” app that [...]

Zach Cregger’s latest Resident Evil film opened to a record $108.3 million worldwide, eclipsing every previous entry in the franchise. The box‑office split was $60 million in the United States and $48.3 million abroad, making it the second‑largest horror opening of the year behind “Backrooms.” The comedy‑driven take, starring Austin Abrams as delivery driver Bryan, forgoes iconic characters such as Leon Kennedy and the Redfields in favor of an everyday perspective. Critics had debated the tonal shift, but audiences responded with [...]

The third installment of the acclaimed A Plague Tale series, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, has launched, prompting TechRadar’s managing editor Rob Dwiar to publish a fan‑crafted quiz celebrating the franchise. Dwiar notes the series’ reputation for blending historical settings, bleak storytelling, and stealth‑survival gameplay since the 2019 debut of A Plague Tale: Innocence. The quiz, designed to test both casual and hardcore fans, mixes straightforward prompts with obscure trivia drawn from the three games. Readers are invited to submit their scores and feedback in the comments, [...]

Escape from Playtime, a co‑op survival horror spinoff of the Poppy’s Playtime series, will launch on Steam Early Access on October 21. Players assume the role of Smiling Critters trapped in the abandoned Playtime Co. factory, working together to escape while following a mysterious voice’s instructions. The game emphasizes puzzle‑solving, stealth, and proximity chat, as loud noises attract hostile factory robots. The franchise, already expanding into film and action figures, aims to broaden its reach beyond the original [...]

Jez Corden, a long‑time content creator and internet personality, has built a notable presence across X, TheXB2.com, Spotify, and iTunes. He co‑hosts a leading gaming podcast and serves as Executive Editor at Windows Central, where he has spent a decade delivering exclusive news and analytical features on Xbox, Windows, AI, and broader tech topics. Corden’s early web community work in animation and subsequent IT career paved the way for his influential role in tech journalism. [...]