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Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake files may hint at Master Quest DLC and Majora's Mask remake
A third unknown Amiibo mask that characters refer to as "otherworldly" certainly feels like something
A sequel to underrated 2007 Stephen King adaptation 1408 is in the works with original stars returning
19 years later, Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack are returning for a 1408 sequel
Ex–PlayStation Exec Says True Innovation Would Be Making The PS6 Cheaper: ‘We Have Enough Power In The Machine’
Shawn Layden isn't in love with a $1,200 PS6
This week in PC games: solve the disappearance of 700 people, build a night market for spirits, and play chess on a board that disobeys physics
I don't know what Edwin's been feeding the Maw in my off week, but when I entered its chambers this morning it had left game releases everywhere. Ceiling, walls, floor, they all glisten with games of…
Attention Zelda fans! Hallmark Keepsake ornaments are cheaper than ever at Amazon, and Link's waiting
Amazon has dropped this Legend of Zelda Hallmark Keepsake ornament to its lowest price yet, alongside some retro console favorites.
How to access MW4 DMZ bank vaults
If you pick up a DMZ bank vault keycard, you must first power the keycard reader and find a code
"There is no excuse for what I did," Nvidia CEO says, as affair with an alleged Chinese spy makes the US-China AI race look even more ridiculous
Ostensible graphics card company and definite AI giants Nvidia have commissioned an independent investigation into themselves, amid reports that CEO Jensen Huang had an extramarital affair with a…
Sony Announces New Japan-Only PlayStation Portal With Internal Storage
The new model launches next month, with the internal storage being included for future unannounced device capabilities
Comically large Nier: Automata file size has been fixed on PC as official account offers "apologies"
The game inexplicably became seven times larger on PC following an update
Beyond the Spider-Verse composer reveals his emotional reaction to watching the movie
Daniel Pemberton shares his reaction to watching an unfinished version of Beyond the Spider-Verse
Dune 3 fans are sharing their coolest theories about the movies, and you'll never watch them the same way again
These Dune movie theories will make you feel like the Kwisatz-Haderach
Rockstar were "definitely" thinking about giving a Japanese studio the keys to GTA, says former tech director - "I have a name, but I'm not gonna say it"
Since time immemorial, North American and European publishers have racked their brains over ways to make their games sell in Japan, ancient heartland of mythical beings like Mario, Sonic, and…
Skyrim lead designer gives the most succinct summary of Bethesda's design I've ever heard: 'You're not playing my game, I'm making your game'
Though, to be honest, sometimes I want to play someone else's game.
Consider this blackened plug your weekly reminder to check your RTX 50-series GPU cables
And maybe buy a cable monitor, too.
Despite being one of Netflix’s most popular shows ever, Stranger Things failed to break into the top 5 shows this decade
Stranger Things made the top 10 shows of the last 6 years, but it didn't place as high as you would think
New PS Portal announced for Japan, with a mysterious storage upgrade to support "future functionality"
Sony just announced a new PlayStation Portal for Japan, with a storage upgrade that hints at bigger handheld plans.
MSI Maestro 900R PC case review
The Maestro is a monstrous PC chassis with premium pretentions it just fails to grasp.
World of Warcraft: Forever bumps dungeon XP from monsters by 50% after some community feedback I will diplomatically call passionate
Back on that grindset.
Mass Effect Creator Is ‘Optimistic’ the Series Will Live On
Despite the closure of BioWare, series creator Casey Hudson expresses optimism regarding the future of Mass Effect.
Super Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Cautions Against The Use Of Gen AI: ‘We Can Come Up With Better Ideas’
Masahiro Sakurai doesn't believe the technology is ready for adoption, but fears there may be no choice but to use it for future games
Lego Yoshi set teased, and it looks like a big one
Lego Yoshi has been teased via the Nintendo Today app, and it looks like it'll get a 2027 release date
Mass Effect 5 was "meant to compliment" the upcoming show from Amazon, former BioWare lead reveals
The TV adaptation is apparently still moving forward
Indiana Jones returnee John Rhys-Davies was "very disappointed" with Dial of Destiny
The Sallah actor airs his grievances against Dial of Destiny
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai will only retire when he feels his "spirit break"
No retirement just yet