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“The physical element of gaming will always be there”: Silent Hill 2 Remake CEO on physical media

by Ralph October 19, 2026 0

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version with synonyms and altered sentence structure: (Image credit: Broken Mirror Games) The Chief Executive Officer of Silent Hill 2 Remake creator Bloober Team has expressed his dedication to physical gaming media as PlayStation commits to halt disc manufacturing by 2028. “If we can create a retail edition of our games, we aspire to maintain that for as long as feasible,” Piotr Babieno conveys to GamesRadar+ during an interview. Accompanied by Tymon Smektala, Broken Mirror Games’ newly appointed managing director and former Dying Light franchise leader, the pair take a moment to honor the origins of their enthusiasm for gaming as the Bloober publishing branch sets out on a quest to identify “the next Kojima” of horror. “Both Piotr and I hail from a time when being a gamer implied being a collector of items,” Smektala remarks, indicating the space behind him during the video conference. “If I could...

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Video: I Built the PS1 LEGO Set, and Nearly Lost My Mind

by Ralph October 19, 2026 0

Extremely nervous by Aaron Bayne Fri, 1:30pm Recently, PlayStation sent me the PS1 LEGO set, consisting of an impressive 1,911 components. I’ve never really constructed a large LEGO set before; in fact, the last time I engaged with LEGO was probably creating some lousy house during elementary school, over 20 years ago. This LEGO set accurately replicates the console from 1994, featuring a fully functional controller without an analogue stick and a lid that opens to unveil two sliding dioramas of Ape Escape and Gran Turismo. Image: Aaron Bayne As a completed product, I can admire the careful attention to detail, with functional hinges and LEGO pieces redesigned to resemble controller ports as well as the power port situated at the rear. This piece will look fantastic on any shelf. The challenge, at least for me, is that I discovered I dislike assembling LEGO. This set required me more than seven hours to finish,...

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‘Game First, Then Movie’: Ed Boon Responds to Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat Crossover Pitch

by Ralph October 19, 2026 0

Street Fighter film ensemble believes it would be “awesome” Image: Push Square For countless fighting game enthusiasts across the globe, Street Fighter versus Mortal Kombat has represented the ideal showdown since the 90s. Actor Noah Centineo, portraying Ken in Paramount’s newest live-action Street Fighter film, expressed his desire to witness some form of crossover on the cinema screen. In an interview with IGN, when questioned about the possibility of a crossover with Warner Bros’ Karl Urban-led motion picture: “Here’s what I’m hoping for – I want more Street Fighter. If you present an opportunity for us to return and revive these incredible characters, I’m all in, and I know we all are.” Join Push Square on YouTube172k Ryu actor Andrew Koji chimed in: “Absolutely, that’d be amazing!” Responding to the comments on social media, series creator Ed Boon said succinctly: “Game first, then film.” He included a playful winking emoji at the end. Boon,...

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Sony’s Multi-Million Dollar GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Strategy Is Already Working

by Ralph October 19, 2026 0

“I’m surely gaming on a PS5” by Sammy Barker Fri, 2:30pm Image: Push Square Sony’s extraordinary multi-million dollar GTA 6 PS5 promotional campaign is already delivering returns. A brief reaction video shared by mega streamer IShowSpeed showcases the console maker’s strategy functioning in real time. The company has invested significantly to ensure its device is closely tied to Rockstar’s forthcoming open-world title, and the launch trailer is filled with PlayStation symbolism, including a concise statement indicating that the game ‘Plays Best on PS5’. In Speed’s reaction clip, he inquires with his viewers whether he should choose PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. At this moment, his companion requests him to replay the video, directing Speed to the previously mentioned tagline. “I’m surely gaming on a PS5,” he concludes, in a video expected to be viewed by millions. “If GTA 6 is literally stating ‘Plays Best on PS5’, why opt for Xbox, huh?” The truth is,...

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‘I Don’t Think We’re Seeing It Here’: GTA 6 Launch Trailer Not Using PS5’s New QSSR Upscaler

by Ralph October 19, 2026 0

“That’s rather lavish” by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 1am Image: Push Square Earlier this month, Sony unveiled QSSR, presenting a variant of the renowned PSSR upscaler from the PS5 Pro for standard PS5 devices. At the moment, this innovation is solely integrated into first-party games such as Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei, although it will also be accessible to third-party developers, with many theorizing that its debut may have been strategically aligned with GTA 6. (According to Rockstar’s promotional material, it will “perform optimally on PS5.”) Nevertheless, technology analysts from Digital Foundry are skeptical about any signs of its application in this week’s release trailer, which, as per the video’s disclaimer, was recorded on Sony’s console. During a 20-minute discussion, Rich Leadbetter commented: “I don’t think we’re observing it here. If the internal rendering resolution stands at 1440p, then what role is QSSR playing? If the intention is to upscale to 4K, considering the...

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Street Fighter Movie Cracks Over $50M at Box Office in Opening Weekend

by Ralph October 19, 2026 0

Round two forthcoming? by Sammy Barker 4 hours earlier Image: Paramount There had been some worries regarding whether audiences would attend the new live-action Street Fighter film, yet it succeeded in topping the global box office this weekend with a $51.1 million international revenue. While hopefuls had envisioned a figure nearer to $70 million, unless ticket sales plummet drastically over the next weeks, this stands as a commendable outcome for the movie, which was produced on an $82 million budget, as reported by Deadline. Although there’s still a lengthy journey to profitability ahead – particularly with marketing expenses accounted for – it appears that the film should manage to deliver a satisfactory outcome for all stakeholders. For those who are unaware, Paramount is in charge of distributing this film, while Legendary and Capcom shared the funding responsibilities. Critiques were mixed, but viewers have generally reacted more favorably to the film thus far. On Rotten...

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Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 19-23)

by Ralph October 18, 2026 0

The week of October 19-23 is not the biggest release window of 2026, but it is a crowded one, and it lands at a strange moment for the Xbox calendar. With the industry beginning to funnel its attention toward GTA 6, the stream of enormous third-party launches is starting to thin out as publishers clear space around it. That makes the next seven days a good opportunity to look past the obvious. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the headline act, arriving as one of the largest Xbox first-party launches of 2026. Whether you are here for the campaign or for the multiplayer, it is the release most people will be talking about this week. It is far from the only name worth circling. Final Fantasy Resonance also arrives, offering a change of pace for anyone who has had their fill of shooters, and it gives the week more variety than a quick...

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“The physical element of gaming will always be there”: Silent Hill 2 Remake CEO on physical media

Video: I Built the PS1 LEGO Set, and Nearly Lost My Mind

‘Game First, Then Movie’: Ed Boon Responds to Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat Crossover Pitch

Sony’s Multi-Million Dollar GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Strategy Is Already Working

‘I Don’t Think We’re Seeing It Here’: GTA 6 Launch Trailer Not Using PS5’s New QSSR Upscaler

Street Fighter Movie Cracks Over $50M at Box Office in Opening Weekend

Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 19-23)

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