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Actor Robert Bogue, who played FIB agent Steve Haines in Grand Theft Auto 5, says he auditioned for 60 roles in GTA 6, but was ultimately ignored by Rockstar Games. The news comes courtesy of X user Burak , who DMed Bogue with some questions on Instagram. Despite the absurd secrecy revolving around Rockstar and GTA 6, Bogue was pretty forthcoming. The actor was asked whether or not he was involved GTA 6, to which he revealed that he's not, much to his dismay. "I'm a little bit down on Rockstar right now," said the actor. "I had such a great time working with them. [...] I so badly wanted to work on GTA 6. I must've auditioned for over 60 characters. Some were big, some were small. I didn't care. I just wanted to be in it. I didn't get any of them, and they never called me about any of them. I was so disappointed. I thought maybe they have an unofficial policy where they don't reuse actors, because I thought, 'You're gonna say no to me 60 t...

K-Pop star Asa of BABYMONSTER fame is getting compared to Resident Evil’s Ada Wong after posting selfies sporting an outfit and hairstyle that makes her look strikingly similar to the iconic double-agent. Ada Wong has a certain style; she’s a badass spy, after all, so she’s gotta look chic. We never catch our girl lacking, either — whether it’s the sultry bodycon dress from Resident Evil 2 or the turtleneck from Resident Evil 4 , she knows how to work an outfit. She’s nothing if not consistent, though, always boasting a short bob with side bangs and wearing some shade of deep red. That’s why, when Asa — the main rapper of K-Pop group BABYMONSTER — posted photos with a similar look, fans instantly started comparing the two. She uploaded the selfies to the official BABYMONSTER community on Weverse, a social media hub for K-Pop fans created by HYBE, the parent company of BTS' record label. It didn’t take long for fans of both the band and the Resident Evil games to spot the similari...

Minecraft is getting a proper Nintendo Switch 2 version very soon, and Switch 1 owners will be entitled to an upgrade. Mojang has announced that Minecraft will release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27th. The game has been playable through Switch 2's backward compatibility for some time now, but fans will now be able to take advantage of enhanced visuals and performance features. Mojang noted that the Switch 2 version will include the Vibrant Visuals graphics option by default, which will give the game a leg up on the last-gen version. This will give players better lighting, shadows, and other graphical upgrades to make the visual experience more appealing and modern. Additionally, the Nintendo exclusive Super Mario Mash-Up will also be upgraded to take advantage of the Vibrant Visuals graphics option. If you already own the game on Nintendo Switch 1, Mojang has promised an upgrade path for players so they can enjoy the game on Switch 2. The wording suggests that the upgrade ...

Bad news for Pokemon TCG players outside of Japan; you’ll need to be a Japanese citizen in order to buy certain decks and expansion packs from its official online store. In an apparent effort to discourage scalpers, The Pokemon Company is implementing its first-ever ID-guarded protections for specific items on its online store. Those items are listed below: Pokémon Card Game Mega Expansion Pack 30th Celebration Box: 7,200 Yen (~$46 USD) Pokémon Card Game Mega 30th Celebration Futuristic Box: 27,500 Yen (~$174 USD) The most expensive of the lot, this includes two Pikachu EX promo cards, shields, a deck case, a display case, play mat, and other goodies. Pokémon Card Game Mega 30th Celebration Espeon and Umbreon Premium Deck Set: 6,200 yen (~$39 USD) Pokémon Card Game Mega 30th Celebration Card Set: 10,800 Yen (~$68 USD) To snag these packs, you’ll have to be a Japanese citizen with an ID card issued by the Japanese government. If you don’t have one, you’re simply outta luck. First anno...

Nintendo Switch 2 hit Pokémon Pokopia has received its big Version 2.0.0 update, adding a bunch of free content, support for its Bubbly Basin expansion, and much more. Today's patch is now live on Switch 2 for all Pokémon Pokopia owners, whether you have the game's Expansion Pass or not. As previously announced, all players will get the ability to survive and build underwater for the first time, thanks to the all-new Dive ability . This adds a cute bubble to your Ditto character's head, finally allowing them to survive beneath the waves for more than a few seconds. All players can now access an array of new recipes, emotes, hair colors, and more, while the patch notes below list out some useful gameplay improvements. As well as changes to make locating Pokémon more straightforward, you'll now be able to perform various actions multiple times in the same interaction, and appraise up to 10 relics at the same time. Of course, players who own Pokopia's Expansion Pass w...

There are a lot of different Lord of the Rings gifts out there, but if you're specifically interested in finding some wall art, I think I've stumbled upon the perfect thing. There's a company called ZeWood that makes officially licensed 3D wooden maps of Middle Earth and they look pretty awesome. The company has two different versions of the map available on Amazon in various sizes, with the cheapest option available for under $150. The effect of layered wood creates a wonderfully textured piece of wall art perfect for an office or living room space. ZeWood Middle Earth 3D Maps for Sale Of the two Middle Earth maps ZeWood has to offer, the multicolored version is my favorite. It's the more expensive option, with the base 10-inch by 8-inch size starting at $229.50, but the addition of green trees and a darker Mordor are undeniably cool. The art itself is made up of natural birch plywood that has been laser cut and stained to get the effect. The cheaper Middle Earth map ...

A new report suggests that Halo: Campaign Evolved had a fairly troubled development. According to Rebs Gaming , a popular Halo insider whose reporting journalists have corroborated in the past, the recent Halo remake underwent major changes during its development. Halo Studios works with a bevy of external teams and contractors, something that may have led to issues during Campaign Evolved's development. A studio known as Abstraction was recruited around 2023 to help modify the original game's work and make it compatible with a new engine and new features. Halo Studios opted to utilize Unreal Engine 5, which created issues since the original game was designed on a rather ancient engine known as Blam. Abstraction worked to gel the two together and make it so new elements like sprinting, four-player co-op, and more all felt organic in Campaign Evolved. The original levels and combat encounters weren't designed for these things, so not accounting for them could have created a...

Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi opened up on the game’s connection to the Advent Children film, saying that more than one of FF7’s spin-offs are going to tie into the game’s ending. In an interview with YouTuber Ashif’s Release Notes at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Berlin 2026, Naoki revealed that he’s well aware of the fan theories surrounding the next game in the Remake trilogy, particularly where ties to other properties in the FF7 universe are concerned. He assured Ashif that he’s carefully considering all of these titles, specifically mentioning Dirge of Cerberus , Crisis Core, and of course, the Advent Children movie. "I see a great deal of that discussion. I've seen a lot of people discussing and speculating off the back of interviews with myself and with Kitase-san, 'Is the ending of this going to connect to Advent Children?'” he began. “But it's not a question. I don't want to sit here and say it connects to this, it connects...

Pokémon TCG's latest Mega Evolution expansion, Pitch Black , has been out for a few weeks now, and things are likely a lot better for those of us unwilling to pay an arm and a leg for shiny cardboard. Amazon has once again restocked Pitch Black Booster Bundles , and they're now down to just $34.95 if you lock in your order today. That's $5 under market price, and $5 less than they were listed for last week , and $15 less than they were the week before that! You can also pick up the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box for $69.95 , which is also under its market price according to TCGplayer ($72.59). This is the best price going for the latest Mega Evolution set right now online, so I'd snap it up ASAP to ensure you don't miss out. If you're opting for the booster bundle, that includes six Pitch Black packs to open at $34.95, which works out at about $5.82 per pack. For those picking up their first ETB of the latest expansion, here's what's included for just und...

September 2026 may be an incredibly busy month for game releases , but it's an exciting one. Among the wide variety of games coming out is Silent Hill: Townfall , releasing on September 24. If you're excited to jump into this new installment of the iconic horror franchise, and you're planning to play on PC, Fanatical has an excellent little offer worth taking advantage of. Rather than paying the full $49.99 for the Standard Edition of Silent Hill: Townfall , Fanatical has knocked 25% off that price and dropped it down to $37.49. Similarly, the Deluxe Edition is also 25% off, with its price sitting at $44.99 instead of $59.99. Ahead of the game's release, this is a pretty sweet discount to take advantage of if you already know you want it in your PC library. It's also worth noting that both copies will be available as Steam codes. This preorder discount is certainly a highlight, but your early purchase also comes with a preorder bonus. This appears to be a Rusted s...

Like an above-ground swimming pool, Beast of Reincarnation is one of those things that feels like it should be great in theory, but leaves something to be desired once you actually spend some time in it. On a surface level, everything from the aesthetics and otherworldly apocalyptic setting to the battles against giant, diseased creatures has the makings of something really special. In practice though, this awesome collection of ideas only rarely approaches realizing that potential, as nearly every aspect proves to be quite shallow. Combat against both minion enemies and bosses alike is extremely one-note, the story succeeds much more at collecting tropes than evoking any kind of emotion, and there’s an overreliance on indistinguishable areas and enemies throughout the adventure. There’s still a decent action RPG in here somewhere, because when it occasionally does shine with a neat wrinkle in the story or a particularly cool fight sequence, it’s very easy to see how this could have be...

August has arrived, which means fans of video games have a whole new month's worth of PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC games to crack open and play. No matter what platform you prefer, you'll find something fun to play this month, whether it's a very different type of game from the makers of Pokémon with Beast of Reincarnation, or a fighting game like Marvel Tokon, or a strategy take on Star Wars with Zero Company. The Switch 2 is also getting a ton of big games previously released on other platforms this month. Read on to see release dates for all the biggest games and expansions coming out this month and beyond. Let's have a look. If you're the preordering type, you can click the links for the platform of your choice to see the game at Amazon (if available). August 2026 - Video Game Release Dates Anomaly President - August 3 - (PC) Beast of Reincarnation - August 4 - ( PS5 , Xbox , PC) Big Walk - August 4 - (PS5, Switch 2, PC) Final Fantasy XIV ...

A Rust player left paralyzed by cops in a swatting incident is now suing the police for $176 million. Back in April of this year, 23-year-old Tucson resident Axeel Melendez was shot in his leg and spine by two officers who stormed into his house via his bedroom window. The cops were responding to a false report of an active shooter in the building — despite Melendez previously warning their unit that he was being targeted by a potential swatter. Melendez will likely remain paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life, and is now seeking damages for his medical expenses and wage losses. Just two days before, Melendez had been hacked by another player of the survival game Rust, who accessed personal details on his computer and then demanded money not to release them publicly. Melendez didn't pay, and was then threatened with swatting — a practice where armed law enforcement is called to an address under false pretences. Concerned for his safety, Melendez called 911 to repo...

Marvel's Wolverine will have gore, intense violence, strong language, and at least a few scenes featuring "a character's exposed buttocks," according to its Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating. The full description for Insomniac Games' M-rated superhero experience warned would-be players that "partial nudity" is one of the many elements they'll need to consider before picking up a copy this September (via MP1st ). However, a more specific explanation toward the end of the page suggested the only example of this in the game might be one or two instances of on-screen butts. The warning reads as follows: "A handful of sequences briefly depict a character's exposed buttocks." The context and character butt in question remains to be seen, but fans may want to prepare for Logan's rear end to be front and center in his own video game. For some reason, this isn't quite uncharted territory for Wolverine. Disney+ left Hugh...