Author: Emil John

The highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is set to begin pre-production on February 28, 2025, according to the Film & Television Industry Alliance (FTIA). Following the success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the fourth installment in the Sonic Cinematic Universe is aiming for a Spring 2027 release. Co-producer Tyson Hesse recently shared a lighthearted comment on a podcast about the unusual production history of the franchise. “I have no idea how a normal film production looks,” he joked. “Sonic 1 had the redesign, 2 had COVID, and 3 had the actors’ strike. Maybe 4 will finally be normal and…

Fans of the Halo series were recently surprised when Halo 5: Guardians was listed on Lenovo’s Legion Go S webpage. It’s unclear if this was an accident or a hint at an upcoming announcement, but the listing has sparked a lot of speculation among gamers. As the only major Halo title not yet available on PC, the potential release of Halo 5 on Steam would complete the franchise’s transition to the platform, joining Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Infinite. With a major Xbox Livestream coming up, some believe this might be a teaser for a smaller announcement during…

At CES 2025, accessory maker Genki found itself in hot water after showing off a mockup of what it said was the Nintendo Switch 2. Known for making gaming accessories for platforms like the original Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, Genki drew a lot of attention. However, things took a dramatic turn when Nintendo reportedly stepped in. According to French video game journalist Julien Tellouck, Nintendo’s lawyers visited Genki’s booth at CES to address their claims. In a YouTube short, Tellouck shared his conversation with a Genki representative who said Nintendo’s legal team had already confronted the company. The representative…

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been the subject of much speculation, and recent leaks have provided a glimpse into the console’s design and hardware features. Renowned leaker Steve H.McFly, known as @OnLeaks, released stunning 5K renders of the anticipated console along with a 360-degree video and detailed dimensions. These visuals confirm that Nintendo’s next-generation device is close to an official reveal and set to build on the massive success of its predecessor. The Switch 2 is expected to continue utilizing Nvidia’s technology, likely featuring an advanced system-on-a-chip (SoC). While the original Switch was powered by Nvidia’s Tegra X1, rumors suggest…

NVIDIA has confirmed that The Witcher 4’s reveal trailer was rendered using the newly announced GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. Initially, the trailer stated it was “pre-rendered in Unreal Engine 5 on an unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU,” leading to speculation about the hardware behind such impressive visuals. Now, with NVIDIA’s official announcement, the RTX 5090—priced at $2,000—emerges as a key player in the game’s development process. In a recent post, NVIDIA stated, “The long-awaited sequel, The Witcher IV, recently premiered with a stunning reveal trailer, which we can now confirm was pre-rendered in Unreal Engine 5 on a GeForce RTX…

The announcement of The Elder Scrolls VI has reached a significant milestone, as it is now as old as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was at the time of its first reveal. It has been 2,403 days—equivalent to six years, seven months, and three days—since Bethesda unveiled The Elder Scrolls VI at E3 2018. Despite the long wait, fans have received very little information since the initial teaser trailer. The gap between the release of Skyrim on November 11, 2011, and the announcement of The Elder Scrolls 6 on June 10, 2018, highlights the time that has passed since the…

Shift Up, the South Korean game developer behind the popular game Stellar Blade, has given its employees generous rewards. On January 6, the company announced that every staff member received a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a bonus of 5 million won (around $5,000). This was announced during Shift Up’s first “Shift Up Rise Up” ceremony at the JW Marriott Gangnam in Seoul. The event showcased the company’s vision, achievements, and future plans. A company representative explained that the rewards were meant to recognize the team’s talent and hard work, reinforcing Shift Up’s commitment to keeping its employees motivated. Founded…

The source code for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is reportedly circulating online. Notable gaming community figures on Twitter have noted that the leaked archive appears to contain authentic files, but it is currently password-protected. Gaming researcher Vadim M. highlighted the situation, cautioning fans against falling for scams. He tweeted, “It looks like the GTA SA source code is circulating online, but the archive is password-protected.” Vadim warned users not to buy the password if someone offers to sell it, advising patience and caution as the situation unfolds. The news gained traction when popular GTA influencer videotech commented. Videotech tweeted,…

Jim Carrey has hinted that he is open to returning for a fourth installment in the franchise. In a recent interview, Carrey shared his thoughts on revisiting the character, saying that his decision would depend on how compelling the idea for the next movie is. “I’m definitely open. I’m open to the idea, and generally, they come to me with the next idea, and I go, ‘oh, that sounds fun,’ you know, then I’ll do it,” Carrey said. His comments suggest that while he does not feel obligated to continue with any specific role, he remains enthusiastic about projects that…

Kanye West has taken to Instagram to share his high praise for Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed title, The Last of Us Part II. The game, a hallmark of narrative-driven gaming, has once again sparked discussion, this time from one of the world’s most influential entertainers. In a recent Instagram Story, West wrote, “Last of Us 2 on Survivor + mode got me spending all day on one board. By far the best game ever made so far. This is not a sponsored post.” Accompanying this glowing statement was a brief video clip of his gaming setup, showing his immersion in…