Sam Worthington was once among the actors vying for the role of James Bond in 2005, and now his screen test has been made available online. The footage was shared by a YouTube channel alongside Henry Cavill’s heart-wrenching, ill-fated Bond audition and The Boys actor Antony Starr’s take on 007. This recent clip features Worthington
Read MoreResident Evil Re:Verse servers to close on June 29, 2025 Image credit: Capcom Capcom is discontinuing its cooperative multiplayer game, Resident Evil Re:Verse. Starting March 3, 2025, the game and its downloadable content will be taken down from online marketplaces and will no longer be included with Resident Evil Village. Players who received a download
Read MoreCompany halts Soccer Manager 2025 due to challenges in “ensuring notable product quality” Image credit: Sports Interactive/Sega Sega Sammy has disclosed its financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, during which it announced the cancellation of Soccer Manager 2025. The Sports Interactive title faced a delay last October, with Sega making this
Read MoreAs Take-Two Interactive announced impressive results for Q3 FY 2025 and prepared stakeholders for an extraordinary year ahead, which includes the launch of Rockstar’s highly awaited Grand Theft Auto 6, Take-Two’s CEO and Chairman Strauss Zelnick discussed the outcomes and significant challenges facing the industry in 2025 with GamesIndustry.biz. The following interview has been condensed
Read More“This fiscal year is shaping up to be one of the most robust ever for Take-Two” Image credit: Rockstar Games Take-Two Interactive announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, reporting net bookings of $1.37 billion, a 3% increase over the previous year and within the company’s projected guidance. The organization
Read MoreThe new team will initially focus on collaborative development Image credit: Blind Squirrel Games Blind Squirrel Games has acquired the Colombian-based studio, Distributed Development. Renamed as Blind Squirrel Colombia, the team—purchased for an undisclosed amount—will initially concentrate on collaborative development and is anticipated to expand to 25-30 employees by year-end. BSG mentioned that the acquisition
Read MoreReport credit rating: Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment Rocksteady is working on a distinctive new Batman title. According to an extensive article by Bloomberg, which outlines the Warner Bros. Games‘ position following the departure of president David Haddad after a decade in office, it suggests that Rocksteady is “seeking to revisit Batman for a single-player experience”.
Read MorePlus Cosmic Adventure and modern Phantom Roles. Image credit rating: Sq. Enix Final Fantasy 14‘s upcoming update, 7.2, may be titled Seekers of Eternity and is likely to launch at the end of March. This information was revealed during the latest Letter from the Producer livestream, accompanied by visuals for the update. The patch will
Read More“Machines do not acquire knowledge. These are just simple ways to convey to people what appears to be magical.” Record credit: Rockstar / Eurogamer Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has shared his opinions on AI, labeling the emergence of artificial intelligence “an oxymoron.” He added that while there’s “no doubt that what is viewed as
Read More“If you desire a home, you can have a home.” Image credit: Blizzard Blizzard has disclosed a popular affirmation regarding the housing system they are incorporating into the MMORPG World of Warcraft, not without a sly jab at its major competitor Final Fantasy 14. Although it still lacks a release date, the system has been
Read More“During an Age Transition, players may hear unusual sounds,” 2K acknowledges. Image credit: 2K / Eurogamer Players of Civilization 7 report hearing coughing and grunting noises while attempting the game’s Age Transition feature – and now publisher 2K has recognized this issue. A long reddit discussion on this topic includes instances of strange audio clips
Read MoreCapcom is discontinuing Resident Evil Re:Verse, a multiplayer shooter that features various characters from the horror franchise battling against each other. The company plans to remove the game and all downloadable content from sale on March 3, 2025, before shutting down the servers on June 29. Players should enjoy any in-game items and currency they
Read MoreImage courtesy of Sports Interactive Sega has clarified the sudden cancellation of Soccer Manager 25 (FM25) and the postponements of two new free-to-play titles due to anticipated sales falling short of its previous financial projections. In its Q3 analysis presented in its latest financial report, Sega noted that its Leisure Contents sector remains “robust,” with
Read MoreImage by the team at Sports Interactive Football Manager 25 (FM25) has been discontinued just weeks prior to its anticipated March 2025 release period so that the developer Sports Interactive can concentrate on the upcoming installment of the franchise. The game was previously delayed on two occasions but has now been canceled by Sports Interactive
Read MorePromotional video provided by Take-Two The renowned Grand Theft Auto producer, Take-Two, has reaffirmed its revenue bookings projections of $5.55 billion to $5.65 billion for the current fiscal year after a “strong” quarter where NBA 2K exceeded internal expectations and Grand Theft Auto V surpassed 210 million total sales. As noted in the company’s fiscal
Read MoreEnhancing accessibility is a significant issue in game development, and some of the industry’s leading thinkers are assembling exclusively at GDC 2025 to discuss how creators can work together towards its improvement. The Game Developers Conference organizers are incredibly pleased to announce that the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will hold the Most Important Stage at GDC
Read MoreSource: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Lifestyles It undoubtedly indicates something about the console that the question ‘y cant metroid scoot?’ stands out as one of the most unforgettable nostalgic gems from the Wii U era. Don’t get me wrong – while the initial messaging was flawed, the GamePad’s standout experiences never really materialized, and the
Read MoreSubpar media bar! Circular menu! Spirals! Representation: Nintendo Universe Undoubtedly, one of the primary criticisms we, along with the extensive Zelda community, had regarding Echoes of Information is its poor UI design for the echoes. This is an unusual shortcoming in what is typically an exceptionally well-crafted Zelda game, where players are presented with a
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Read MoreImage: Nintendo Lifestyles Just a gentle reminder that this promotion will conclude on Sunday evening. Therefore, if (as we suspect) you’re receiving ’47 games on your Wishlist are discounted!’ notifications from Nintendo, you only have until the end of the weekend to tackle some of those. Additionally, while we’re on the topic, we did double-check
Read MoreOutcomes of Sonic X Shadow and Sonic 3 film collaborations Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life Sega Sammy has revealed its Q3 2024/25 financial results, covering the period up to December 31, 2024, and it showcases mixed results for the company (according to GamesIndustry.biz). While the Entertainment sector experienced an 8.1% rise in total sales,
Read MoreGameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and sales partnerships for sharing this informative content and from purchases through links. Destiny 2’s new dungeon, Sundered Doctrine, is set to launch, unveiling new secrets and strategies, a new Exotic weapon, and a new chapter of the story featuring Savathun, Rhulk, and the Darkness. This new dungeon will
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this content and from sales through links. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Nintendo will release Wario Land 4 on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on February 14. This unique Game Boy Advance platformer features the gassy antihero transforming into Zombie Wario
Read MoreBy Gabe Gurwin on February 7, 2025 at 6:42AM PST GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for disseminating this content and from transactions through links. Mortality, taxes, and game delays–these seem to be the three certainties in 2025, with a plethora of high-profile games postponed beyond their original release dates. Many
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially generate revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for disseminating this content as well as from purchases made through links. Artificial intelligence continues to be a significant topic of discussion in the realm of gaming and beyond, and recently, the CEO of GTA’s parent company Take-Two has shared his perspective. Strauss Zelnick indicated
Read More2025 is set to be an undeniably exciting year for video games, as the next-generation PlayStation and Xbox systems are well-established in their life cycles, while Nintendo is likely preparing to launch the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Let’s not overlook the numerous exclusives we can expect across PC and mobile platforms. Keeping track of
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Read MoreWe all recognize that the Pure Xbox team enjoys giveaways, and we strive to present them to you! Now, let’s explore three complimentary Xbox betas that are available over the upcoming days – with the highlight being Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds. You can easily join the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test via the Xbox Store
Read MoreGather your squad, marine by Ben Kerry Five days ago at 5pm Today, developer Saber Interactive has unveiled its Datavault update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and it is a thoroughly impressive overall update. The new PvP mode ‘Tomb’ is the highlight among the fresh features, which also includes a challenging new mission stage
Read MoreWhat we require is marketing and promotional campaigns by Ben Kerry The day prior, 3:30pm Today, Capcom has announced the imminent closure of Re:Verse, its peculiar multiplayer offshoot that debuted alongside 2021’s Resident Evil Village. Following Resident Evil 3‘s bundled Resistance online mode, Capcom has now produced two rather disappointing RE multiplayer offerings in succession
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