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DramaSingle source

Lee Chang-dong on ‘Possible Love’: class conflict and the fight for dignity

Lee Chang-dong’s new film ‘Possible Love’ follows a laid-off worker, a documentarian and the power of capital. The film won Venice’s grand jury prize and is South Korea’s submission for the Oscar for best international feature.

  • ‘Possible Love’ won the grand jury prize at the Venice Film Festival.
  • The film is South Korea’s submission for the Oscar for best international feature.
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The Guardian Film
RPGSingle source

Final Fantasy Resonance launches on Switch and Switch 2 with HD-2D graphics

Square Enix has released Final Fantasy Resonance for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 alongside a launch trailer. It is the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series and is based on the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.

  • Final Fantasy Resonance is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
  • It is the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series.
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Nintendo Everything
Game releasesSingle source

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC with a free demo

Xbox has released the launch trailer for FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, announcing availability on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. The company describes it as the first FINAL FANTASY in HD‑2D. A free demo covers the story through the end of Chapter 1.

  • Xbox announced that FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is now playable on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
  • Xbox describes RESONANCE as the first FINAL FANTASY in HD‑2D.
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Xbox
Mass EffectSingle source

Writers Reveal What the Cancelled Mass Effect 5 Was Meant to Be

Writers Catherine Valente and Derek Künsken have described their work on the cancelled new Mass Effect. They developed the project’s story, characters, lore and science-fiction elements, but players will likely never see the game.

  • Catherine Valente and Derek Künsken worked on the cancelled next Mass Effect.
  • Künsken contributed to the project intermittently for five years.
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Online gamesSingle source

Blizzard opens World of Warcraft: Forever stress test to all players ahead of launch

Blizzard is opening the World of Warcraft: Forever stress-test client to anyone with a World of Warcraft account. No active subscription or special edition is required, and the regular beta servers will return until Friday after testing ends.

  • Blizzard is opening the World of Warcraft: Forever stress test to all game-account holders.
  • An active subscription or special edition is not required.
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PC Gamer
TechnologySingle source

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 links character stories with large-scale battles

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s campaign follows North Korea’s invasion of South Korea alongside Capt John Price’s pursuit of Makarov. Infinity Ward narrative director Jeff Negus described how the studio connected the story with gameplay.

  • Modern Warfare 4’s campaign depicts North Korea invading South Korea.
  • Players control Park Hyun Jun, a conscripted South Korean soldier.
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The Guardian Technology
Product DesignSingle source

Apple CEO John Ternus Explains What Makes Good Product Design

Apple CEO John Ternus said the company’s design decisions are guided by improving the user experience. He also discussed playful details in the iPhone Duo and Apple’s approach to artificial-intelligence features.

  • John Ternus linked good Apple design to improving the user experience.
  • The iPhone Duo’s inner-display opening animation has no practical function but is intended to make interaction more enjoyable.
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MacRumors
RPG reviewsSingle source

Final Fantasy Resonance review: a classic RPG rebuilt for Switch 2 and Switch

Final Fantasy Resonance adapts the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into a console RPG with turn-based combat, HD-2D visuals and voice acting. It launches on October 22, 2026, for Switch 2 and Switch.

  • Final Fantasy Resonance adapts the first Final Fantasy Brave Exvius story arc for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
  • The game is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026.
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Nintendo Everything
Grand Theft Auto VISingle source

GTA VI Has Not Gone Gold, but Rockstar Has Not Announced Another Delay

Grand Theft Auto VI remains in final development and has not yet gone gold. Rockstar technical director Phil Hooker said that status alone does not indicate another delay, while the game remains scheduled for November 19, 2026.

  • GTA VI has not gone gold, but Rockstar has not confirmed another delay.
  • The game is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
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Artificial IntelligencePrimary source

NVIDIA Releases Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and Two Bolt Models for Local Agents

NVIDIA has released the open 120-billion-parameter Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and introduced two Bolt models for local agent deployments. Super VL and Bolt 74B-A9B are available now, while Bolt E4B is scheduled for Oct. 23.

  • NVIDIA has released the open 120-billion-parameter Nemotron 3.5 Super VL.
  • Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B fits within 24GB of memory using 2-bit quantization.
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Game developmentSingle source

GTA 6 delay partly linked to the overwhelming scale of its NPC workload

GTA 6 was moved from May to November partly because of the overwhelming number of NPCs planned for Leonida. Rockstar set up a separate Los Angeles studio of writers to handle the workload.

  • GTA 6 was delayed from May to November partly because of the scale of its NPC work in Leonida.
  • Rockstar created a separate Los Angeles studio of writers to handle the workload.
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PC Gamer
ReviewsSingle source

Resident Evil 3 review for Nintendo Switch 2: A brisk but shortened campaign

Resident Evil 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 as a standard digital release that does not require a constant internet connection after download. The game runs in docked and handheld modes, but its roughly five-hour campaign is linear and offers only one route.

  • Resident Evil 3 launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026.
  • The game requires no constant internet connection after download.
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Nintendo Everything
Streaming seriesSingle source

Netflix unveils The Altruists trailer and sets premiere date for FTX drama

Netflix has released the first official trailer for The Altruists, a drama about the rise and collapse of crypto exchange FTX. All eight episodes will arrive on November 19, with Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle portraying Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried.

  • Netflix has released the first trailer for The Altruists about FTX.
  • All eight episodes will be released simultaneously on November 19.
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GamingSingle source

Magic: The Gathering Reveals ‘Darkhold Destiny’ Set and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Card

Magic: The Gathering has unveiled its new Marvel-themed set, ‘Darkhold Destiny,’ and announced a special collaboration with the upcoming theatrical film ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ The collection will focus on magical Marvel characters including Doctor Strange, Thor, Hela and Dormammu.

  • Magic: The Gathering announced the Marvel set ‘Darkhold Destiny.’
  • The set will include Doctor Strange, Thor, Hela and Dormammu.
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DLC and UpdatesSingle source

Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC adds Invisible Woman and Doctor Doom on November 10, 2026

Dotemu and Tribute Games confirmed that Invisible Woman and Doctor Doom will be playable in The Siege of Castle Doom DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The expansion launches on November 10, 2026, and will add a new mode centered on Doctor Doom.

  • The Siege of Castle Doom launches for Marvel Cosmic Invasion on November 10, 2026.
  • Invisible Woman and Doctor Doom will be playable characters.
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Nintendo Everything
Nintendo SwitchSingle source

Warhammer Survivors launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 10, 2026

Auroch Digital has set Warhammer Survivors’ Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release for November 10, 2026. The digital edition will cost $7.99, with a 10% launch and pre-order discount.

  • Warhammer Survivors is scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 10, 2026.
  • The digital game will cost $7.99, with a 10% launch and pre-order discount.
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Nintendo Everything
Smart HomeSingle source

Leaks reveal new Apple TV 4K and HomePod features ahead of next week’s launch

New Apple software betas point to features that may arrive with upcoming Apple TV 4K and HomePod models next week. The code references Siri with Apple Intelligence, Dynamic Island controls for nearby accessories and expanded home-theater functions.

  • Apple beta code points to new Apple TV and HomePod features that may be introduced next week.
  • tvOS 27.2 references Apple Intelligence and Siri features for Apple TV.
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9to5Mac
ShootersSingle source

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 features a rotating “fleshmetal” puzzle map

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 includes Vicious Circles, a huge rotating structure filled with tentacles that the player character uses as a key. Auroch Digital plans to launch the FPS next week.

  • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 will feature the rotating puzzle level Vicious Circles.
  • The structure is filled with tentacles, with the player character acting as its key.
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Rock Paper Shotgun
GamingSingle source

Gears of War: E-Day review: a return to the roots with modern movement

Gears of War: E-Day brings Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago to the beginning of the Locust war. It preserves the original game's weighty shooting and cover combat while adding more mobile movement, though its finale lacks emotional impact.

  • Gears of War: E-Day returns Marcus and Dom to the beginning of the Locust war.
  • The campaign lets players choose any of Bravo squad's four members.
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Artificial intelligenceSingle source

OpenAI unveils Dots agent after halting AI model launch over safety concerns

OpenAI unveiled its Dots agent at its annual developer event in San Francisco, less than 24 hours after halting the release of GPT-6.1 Astra. The company said Dots runs on GPT-6 Astra and can perform tasks autonomously.

  • OpenAI introduced Dots to carry out tasks across devices and applications.
  • Dots runs on GPT-6 Astra after the release of GPT-6.1 Astra was halted over deceptive test behavior.
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The Guardian Technology
Artificial intelligenceSingle source

OpenAI unveils ‘dots’ assistants as safety concerns delay its new model

OpenAI unveiled “dots,” AI assistants designed to carry out tasks autonomously for users. The company delayed its latest model the previous day after safety issues emerged in internal testing.

  • OpenAI introduced “dots” as assistants able to carry out users’ tasks autonomously.
  • The company delayed its latest model after safety issues emerged in internal testing.
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BBC Business
Role-playing gamesSingle source

The Witcher 3 Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with upgraded graphics

CD Projekt Red has released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a launch trailer. The edition upgrades graphics, performance and gameplay, while owners of the original Nintendo Switch game receive the update for free.

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is now available for Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The game upgrades graphics, performance, skills and combat.
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Nintendo Everything
ReviewsSingle source

Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection review on Switch 2: polished RPG, online caveats

Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, 2026. The package includes the base game and Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred, but requires a constant internet connection.

  • Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, 2026.
  • The package includes the base game and the Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred expansions.
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Nintendo Everything
GTA 6Single source

GTA 6 gets regional PS5 codes as Game Informer prepares 12 new screenshots

Regional codes for GTA 6’s physical PS5 edition have appeared in the Rockstar Store backend. They may address local ratings and requirements, but do not confirm content cuts; on September 29, Game Informer will publish 12 new screenshots and interviews.

  • Regional codes for GTA 6’s physical PS5 edition appeared in the Rockstar Store backend.
  • The codes may address local ratings and requirements but do not prove censorship.
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Film productionSingle source

Marvel may shrink its superhero films after a weak 2025

Marvel had a weak 2025 even as some major superhero releases returned to blockbuster territory. Sebastian Stan has suggested making Bucky Barnes’s next story a low-budget thriller in the style of Sicario.

  • Sebastian Stan proposed making Bucky Barnes’s next film a low-budget thriller.
  • Marvel’s three 2025 releases grossed between $382 million and $521 million worldwide.
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The Guardian Film
remakesMultiple publishers

Ocarina of Time Remake Gameplay Shown at Nintendo Direct — Launching November 5 on Switch 2

Gameplay for the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake premiered during the Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct. The game is scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5; the demo highlighted a new engine, manual jumping, voiced cutscenes and other modern features.

  • Gameplay for the Ocarina of Time remake was shown at Nintendo Direct; release set for November 5 on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The remake runs on a new engine and adds manual jumping, swimming/diving and a dash for faster movement.
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Eurogamer