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Amazon didn’t have to go far to find its live-action Kratos

It’s a voice actor from the games, but not the one you’re thinking.

Amazon didn’t have to go far to find its live-action Kratos

Amazon Prime Video has announced the actor who will play Kratos in the live-action adaptation of God of War is Ryan Hurst.

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Animal Crossing’s big 3.0 update has fans itching to return to the cozy life

A few years after launch, New Horizons is getting a major boost.

Animal Crossing’s big 3.0 update has fans itching to return to the cozy life

With its 3.0 update and Switch 2 upgrade, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is primed to bring many players back to the game.

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“Seven ninety nine, that’s five bucks, right?”

In an interview with Game File, the developers of Peak discussed their pricing strategy for the game. At first blush, it seemed like an elaborate way to say “2+2 = 5” but actually makes upsettingly perfect sense the longer you sit it. Six bucks is not five bucks but it is five bucks, know what I mean?

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Peak interview

"I just want to get the quote right. It’s by Sonic the Hedgehog.” An eye-opening conversation with one of the makers of one of 2025's top video games.

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A charity speedrunning event has turned into a perfect showcase for smaller games

Getting a game featured during Games Done Quick can be both financially and personally rewarding.

A charity speedrunning event has turned into a perfect showcase for smaller games

Getting a game featured during charity speedrunning event Games Done Quick can help indie games get noticed.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 studio says it won’t use AI for concept art or writing

The developer clarified its stance on the technology in a Reddit AMA.

Baldur’s Gate 3 studio says it won’t use AI for concept art or writing

Following his comments on using generative AI, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke said the team would not use it for concept art or writing but would still experiment with the tech.

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The tomb has all its raiders.

Amazon MGM Studios has revealed the cast of its Tomb Raider live action adaptation. Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paterson, Jason Isaacs, and more will star alongside Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft. It’s great (sometimes) when a cast reveal gives away the plot of the show. Showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge knew exactly what she was doing casting Sigourney Weaver and I’m excited to see her in action.

The best PS5 games from 2025

Even with the waning power of exclusives, the PS5 still had plenty worth checking out this year.

The best PS5 games from 2025

The PS5 had a great year in 2025 with games like Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yōtei, and Final Fantasy Tactics.

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The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix in 2025

From the end of Stranger Things and Squid Game to the surprise hit KPop Demon Hunters.

The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix in 2025

Netflix had some huge releases in 2025, including the final seasons of Stranger Things and Squid Game, along with hit movies like KPop Demon Hunters.

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In 2025, AI became a lightning rod for gamers and developers

Gen-AI showed up in the year’s biggest releases including game of the year.

In 2025, AI became a lightning rod for gamers and developers

Generative AI had a big year in gaming with multiple AAA games disclosing its usage, CEOs declaring its widespread adoption, and indie developers pushing back.

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Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies

And really, is there more you could want from a game?

Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies

Dogpile is a merge game that combines Balatro-style roguelike deckbuilding with cute puppies.

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