December 5, 2025

Ex Valve designer reveals the door and big toe that retroactively broke Half-Life 2: “This isn’t a normal bug

by on November 22, 2025 0

Over two decades later, we are still discovering new and intriguing aspects of the iconic Valve FPS, Half-Life 2. Today, we’re hearing a tale from former Valve designer Tom Forsyth regarding a game-altering glitch unearthed in 2013 that seemingly time-traveled and afflicted the original iteration of the game. I realize that’s a lot to absorb,

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Benedict Cumberbatch says he feels “pretty depressed” about AI in the film industry and thinks we’re “vanilla-fying” the “thing that makes us human”

by on November 22, 2025 0

(Image credit: Marvel Studios) An increasing number of Hollywood’s elite are voicing their opposition against the implementation of AI within the sector. Guillermo del Toro has confirmed he’d prefer to perish than utilize it, and now Benedict Cumberbatch has shared his thoughts on the subject. During a Reddit AMA, the Doctor Strange actor articulated his

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Brendan Fraser describes the shelved Superman film he came close to starring in as “Shakespeare in space”

by on November 22, 2025 0

(Image credit: FX) Through no mistake of his own, Brendan Fraser’s history with transforming narratives from the DC universe from the page to the screen has not been remarkable. Long before that elusive Batgirl picture was filmed and archived, there existed a period when the Academy Award-winning actor was nearly soaring in Superman: Flyby. Among

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It’s Official! The Xbox 360 Is 20 Years Old Today

by on November 22, 2025 0

We’re commemorating the significant occasion with a nostalgic reflection 20 years, huh, where has the time flown?! Indeed, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console debuted on November 22nd, 2005 – which indicates the system has now reached the venerable milestone of 20. To honor this occasion, we’ve been reflecting on what rendered this gaming device one of

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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 24-28)

by on November 22, 2025 0

Greetings to your Xbox games summary for November 24-28! We have some captivating titles arriving in the next few days, including the first-person horror experience A.I.L.A, the Forza Motorsport competitor Project Motor Racing, and two thrilling Xbox Game Pass releases – the outstanding Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and an Xbox debut for Kill It

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Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Xbox 360 Launch Title?

by on November 22, 2025 0

The roster is 20 years old today! by Ben Kerry 6 hours ago The Xbox 360 is two decades old today, and we have some remarkable recollections of Microsoft’s second system from way back in 2005. The console was phenomenal (RROD notwithstanding), the controller was an impressive advancement of the original Xbox model – and

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After Oblivion Remastered and Hi-Fi Rush, Bethesda Game Studios director wants more shadowdrops because “we all have short attention spans now”

by on November 22, 2025 0

Bethesda has been increasingly enthusiastic about launching its titles unexpectedly, without any prior notification, more so than the majority of large publishers. This is a trend that Bethesda Game Studios director Tom Mustaine hopes will persist. For those who might not know, ‘shadowdrops’ occur when publishers and developers debut a game without announcing a release

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‘We Believe It’s Feasible’: Emulation Studio Working on PS3 Support for Modern Consoles

by on November 22, 2025 0

However, it’s not an essential task by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 8pm Image: Damien McFerran / Push Square Implicit Conversions, the studio responsible for emulating various popular PS1 and PS2 titles as part of PS Plus Premium, is discreetly developing a PS3 emulator. Although CEO Bill Litshauer asserts that enhancing its PS2 support is his company’s

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?

by on November 22, 2025 0

Sent by Sammy Barker 7 hours prior Wow, we’ve swiftly arrived at the crucial part of the year, huh? The Black Friday promotions are in full swing, and December is nearly here. Here’s what we’re engaging in this weekend. Jamie O’Neill I’m still attempting to explore a range of new games from 2025 each week,

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‘I’m So Happy’: Japanese Players Rejoice Over Finally Buying Cut-Price PS5

by on November 22, 2025 0

“We’ve ultimately reached our destination” by Sammy Barker 6 hours earlier Image: Push Square Sony introduced a language-restricted discounted PS5 in Japan this week, and social platforms are overflowing with thrilled gamers showcasing images of their acquisitions. Initially, the system performed quite robustly domestically, but the declining yen coupled with rising hardware expenses has stalled

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd November)

by on November 22, 2025 0

How is it nearly December already?? by Jim Norman 6 hours prior Image: Dotemu The weekend has finally arrived after yet another week showcasing a fresh Nintendo first-party launch! Indeed, it was all systems go on Kirby Air Riders this week, as we released our complete review, heard updates about the in-game events scheduled for

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Review: PB Tails Crush 550 TMR Controller For Switch 1 & 2 -Weather Pad With Classic Car Stylings

by on November 22, 2025 0

Image: Gavin Lane / Nintendo Life Earlier this year, PB Tails’ Metal Crush Defender TMR controller piqued my interest, with its Fallout-themed, weathered yellow aesthetics and shimmering chrome sticks. Typically, I don’t gravitate towards ‘vintage’ effects on products, but this appeared somewhat unique. It exuded artistry and innovation in a market dominated by neon gaming

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Bitmap Soft Has A New Game Boy Color Title Up For Pre-Order

by on November 22, 2025 0

Greet Lightseeker by Ollie Reynolds 44 mins prior Image: Nintendo Life If you’re eager to try out a fresh Game Boy Color game, then you’re fortunate. Bitmap Soft has revealed that it has commenced pre-orders for its newest title, Lightseeker, available on its official site. With a cost of £10 for a digital edition and

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What we’ve been playing

by on November 22, 2025 0

Hello and welcome back to our ongoing segment where we share a bit about the games we’ve been experiencing. This week, Kelsey uncovers the pleasures and pressures of overseeing border management in Papers, Please; Tom suppresses his aversion to Kojima and engages with Death Stranding…Read More

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Xbox Brings Back Two Regular Black Friday Promotions, Including $1 Game Pass Trials

by on November 22, 2025 0

Exclusively for Essential & Premium members, though by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 4:15pm We’ve delivered extensive coverage on Xbox’s extensive Black Friday digital sale previously, which includes all available backwards compatible offers and titles that have dropped to their lowest price ever on the Microsoft Store. Nevertheless, the team has a few other intriguing promotions ongoing

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