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Doom 2016 Composer Mick Gordon Says "F##k AI"

Tristan Ogilvie — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The metal-loving maestro clearly has no plans to incorporate generative AI into his creative process.

Aussie composer Mick Gordon is highly regarded for his experimental approach to musical composition. For 2013's Killer Instinct he employed a kangling, a Tibetan instrument traditionally carved into a human femur or tibia, to build a theme for the skeletal Spinal character out of actual bones. For 2016's Doom he …

Doom 2016 Composer Mick Gordon Says He'd Return to the Doom Series "In a Heartbeat"

Tristan Ogilvie — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:01:10 +0000

However, "hundreds of dominoes would have to fall into place" in order to make it happen.

Mick Gordon, the legendary Aussie composer who brought a headbang to every headshot in 2016's Doom and its 2020 follow-up Doom Eternal, has told IGN that he's open to the idea of contributing to future instalments in id Software's iconic shooter series. During an interview conducted at this weekend's PAX …

Artemis Fowl Animated TV Show Greenlit With Eoin Colfer as Executive Producer

Michael Cripe — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:28:55 +0000

No release date was shared.

Artemis Fowl is coming back to TV screens in the form of an animated show on Disney Channel and Disney+.

Author Eoin Colfer announced that Disney had greenlit another series project based on his family fantasy novels at the 25 Years of Artemis Fowl panel at New York Comic Con 2026. …

Resident Evil Overtakes Weapons as Zach Cregger's Highest-Grossing Film, The Social Reckoning Bombs

Michael Cripe — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:19:21 +0000

Tyrant.

Resident Evil beat Weapons to become director Zach Cregger's highest-grossing film while The Social Reckoning bombed at the box office.

The live-action adaptation of Capcom's classic survival horror series turned heads as it reached an estimated worldwide total of $320.2 million over the weekend. With $138.5 million domestically and …

New NetEase FPS Sparks Warzone 'Rip-Off' Claims, But Some Call of Duty Fans Are Happy to See It

Michael Cripe — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:26:13 +0000

Extreme Circuit Championship.

Call of Duty fans are torn about NetEase Games' ECC: Redline, a new FPS that many have called a "rip-off" with the power to fill the void for frustrated Warzone players.

NetEase called its new shooter a "self-developed extreme-sports tactical shooter" when revealing it just days ago. It's yet another …

Tekken 8 Yujiro Teaser Reveals Baki Rep's In-Game Render Is Just as Uncanny as Fans Expected

Michael Cripe — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:03:05 +0000

Striking.

Bandai Namco has revealed a first look at Tekken 8 DLC character Yujiro Hanma, and the Baki rep is looking just as uncanny as fans expected.

The new trailer for the fighting game's Season 3 characters debuted alongside Evo France 2026. Following Kunimitsu's release in June and Bob's release …

How GTA 5 Took Over the World

IGN Pakistan — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Over 230 million copies of Grand Theft Auto 5 exist worldwide. As the second-highest-selling game of all time, players worldwide have spent billions of hours on it, making it one of the most significant pastimes in the world. That’s an impressive achievement for what in 2013 was simply the highly anticipated next entry in Rockstar’s beloved (and notorious) open-world crime series. But GTA 5 proved to be much, much more than a typical sequel. It has become home to a huge, expressive, and loyal community that has made a digital hobby of everything from warring alien clans to producing slick vehicle stunt movies. This is the story of how a video game became much more than a crime simulator. This is how GTA 5 took over the world.

‘I’m Shocked That People Are Still Playing’ – How GTA 5 Took Over the World

Jeremy Peel — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Over a decade and three console generations, GTA 5 has become much more than a crime simulator.

There are over 230 million copies of Grand Theft Auto 5 in the world. As the second-highest selling game of all time, it has been played for billions of hours by players across the globe, making it one of the most significant pastimes in the entire world. That’s an impressive …

Marvel Tokon DLC Roadmap Reveals First Look at Jane Foster Thor, Venom and Jubilee Coming in 2027

Michael Cripe — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:29:42 +0000

Lightning.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will continue its Year 1 DLC roadmap with Thor (Jane Foster) this winter, with two more characters coming in 2027.

Developer Arc System Works confirmed the lineup alongside Evo France 2026. The Jane Foster version of Asgard's God of Thunder is now officially set to follow …

Wildwood Review

IGN Pakistan — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Wildwood is an arresting, exciting fantasy epic made all the more impressive by the fact that its fully realized and well-thought out world is handmade and hand-animated.

Wildwood Review

Tom Jorgensen — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Into the woods! Into the woods!

Wildwood is in theaters on October 23.

There’s something wondrous about the transportive power of stop-motion animated films when they’re executed at the standard that Laika sets for themselves, and wonder is certainly the name of the game in Wildwood. Adapted from the first novel in Colin Meloy and Carson …

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls - Official Thor (Jane Foster) & Year 1 DLC Roster Trailer

IGN Pakistan — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:11 +0000

Check out the teaser for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls DLC Roster. Phoenix Cyclops is the first fighter, coming November 2nd, with the remaining roster being rounded out with Thor (Jane Foster), Venom and Jubilee. Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls is out now for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam).

Tekken 8 - Official Roger Jr. Gameplay Trailer (Ft. Yujiro Hanma Teaser)

IGN Pakistan — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:57:45 +0000

Fresh from EVO France, we got the first look at everyone's favorite boxing Kangaroo, Roger Jr! Appearing for the first time since Tekken Tag Tournament 2, this feisty boxing duo excels at getting into their opponent's face and overwhelming them with offence and mixups! With some new tricky moves guaranteed to catch your opponents off guard, Roger Jr. is back and punchier than ever! We also got our first in-game look at Yujiro Hanma, the final DLC fighter of Season 3, with a gameplay trailer set for the Tekken World Tour Finals on January 17th 2027. You can get boxing with Roger Jr. when the duo step into the ring for Season Pass holders on November 12th! TEKKEN 8 is out now for PlayStation 5 (PS5), PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S.

Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer Reveals Sneak Peek at King Ghidorah's Gravity Beams

Michael Cripe — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:46:33 +0000

Bidibidibidibidi.

Toho's latest Godzilla Minus Zero trailer is here and puts the spotlight on King Ghidorah's lightning-like gravity beams and Godzilla's iconic atomic breath.

This new sneak peek at the King of the Monsters and the latest iteration of his archnemesis debuted as part of New York Comic Con 2026. Toho …

Naruto Teasers Reveal New Shadow Rising Manga and Anime Crossover Series

Michael Cripe — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:44 +0000

Rasengan!

Naruto is alive and well, as author Masashi Kishimoto has announced a new manga called Shadow Rising – and a new anime crossover series is on the way, too.

Both Naruto projects were announced during the Naruto panel at New York Comic Con 2026. Details about the manga, specifically, were …

Blade Runner 2099 Trailer Teases Replicant Mystery With Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh

Michael Cripe — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:55:59 +0000

"He knows the cure for all Replicants."

Prime Video has published a new Blade Runner 2099 trailer, revealing more about the mystery surrounding its missing Replicants, as well as the roles Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh play in the story.

This more detailed look at the Amazon-backed limited series and its dystopian sci-fi setting arrived at New …

Arc Raiders' 2.0 Update and 'Spider-Man' Grappling Hook Drive Player Count to Reach 7-Month High

Michael Cripe — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:07:55 +0000

Returning to Speranza.

The new Arc Raiders 2.0 update has triggered a seven-month high for its concurrent player count on Steam as fans show up for its "Spider-Man" grappling hook, a new map, a free weekend, and more.

Embark's once-viral extraction experience has had a rough few months. As the studio

Image Comics' Roam Reunites Paper Girls Creators Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang

Jesse Schedeen — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Roam if you want to, and we definitely do.

In what is easily one of the most exciting comic book-related announcements to come out of NYCC 2026, IGN can exclusively reveal that Paper Girls creators Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang are reuniting for a new project at Image Comics. That series is called Roam, and it's their first …

Crystal Lake Showrunner on Retelling the Friday the 13th Story: ‘It's Always Ripe for Reinterpretation’

Scott Collura — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:27:49 +0000

Jason lives…!?

Spoilers follow for the first episode of Crystal Lake, which debuts on Peacock on October 15!

The cast and creator of Crystal Lake showed up at New York Comic Con this week to prep fans for the launch of their Friday the 13th sequel series' next week. …

DC Legend Grant Morrison Criticizes 'Morally and Legally Incoherent' Lanterns Finale

Michael Cripe — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:16:30 +0000

Regarding how Season 2 might pan out, they said, "We'll see."

DC veteran Grant Morrison reviewed Lanterns, and they had more than a few criticisms of its "morally and legally incoherent" finale.

The comic book writer – who worked on projects like The Green Lantern, Doom Patrol, and many more – made their feelings about the new DCU TV show clear …

Crystal Lake Images

IGN Pakistan — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:59:55 +0000

Nicolas Cage Says He'll 'Probably Not Work With' Amazon Again After Declining Spider-Noir AI Waiver

Michael Cripe — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:06:34 +0000

"I'm not part of their club."

Nicolas Cage said he'll "probably not work with" Amazon again after declining to sign a waiver to use AI on Spider-Noir.

The National Treasure actor made his position on the controversial technology clear during a New York Comic Con 2026 panel attended by IGN. His work on Amazon's Prime Video …

GTA 6 Leaker Threatens to Release Build With Full Story Mode Played to the End, Ties Lucia's Clothing to Crypto Scheme

Wesley Yin-Poole — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:23:48 +0000

Fans brace themselves for spoilers.

The GTA 6 leaker has reportedly threatened to release a build of the game with the full story mode played to the end, as part of their heavily criticized crypto scheme.

According to online reports, the Cyberleek website was updated with a warning that if its memecoin …

Blumhouse Gives Updates on Paranormal Activity 8, Saw 11, River, Something Is Killing the Children, and More | NYCC 2026

Eric Goldman — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:13:52 +0000

There's a lot on the way from Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.

Friday night at New York Comic Con was all about Blumhouse, with a 90 minute "Blumfest" panel that was devoted to a ton of upcoming films from the combined forces of Jason Blum's Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster.

The panel kicked off with the reveal that moderator and YouTuber …

Hands-on Impressions of Hoid's Storybook Collection by Brandon Sanderson

Jordan Comstock — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

The Cosmere continues to grow.

Cosmere fans rejoice! The latest Brandon Sanderson Cosmere book, as a part of Hoid’s Storybook Collection, has started arriving for BackerKit backers. I had backed at the Storyteller tier when the campaign first launched and received my ebooks, PDFs, and audiobook all at once on Sept. 15. …

Star Citizen Single-Player Spinoff Squadron 42 Reemerges With Flashy New Trailer, Steam Wishlists, and Cast Confirmation

Wesley Yin-Poole — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Wing it.

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games has pulled back the curtain on single-player spinoff Squadron 42 with a new cinematic trailer, the launch of Steam wishlists, and a full cast reveal.

Squadron 42 is the story-driven off-shoot of space sim Star Citizen, which Cloud Imperium Games has worked on …

Squadron 42 Screenshots

IGN Pakistan — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Squadron 42 - Official Wishlist Trailer

IGN Pakistan — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Don't miss the Wishlist Trailer for Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player sci-fi adventure game set in the expansive Star Citizen universe. The year is 2945, and the United Empire of Earth stands on the verge of collapse as threats from outlaws and hostile alien forces emerge from the darkest reaches of space. Players enlist as a rookie in the UEE Navy, embarking on a dangerous journey that will take them from a recruit to the heart of a galactic war. Stationed aboard a massive capital ship, they’ll live and work alongside a dynamic crew, forge relationships, and face the sacrifices and split-second decisions that will shape their path forward as they earn their place, their rank, and their legacy. The space epic features a star-studded cast including Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, Gillian Anderson, Ben Mendelsohn, Henry Cavill, and more. Squadron 42, is now available to wishlist on Steam ahead of its planned Q2 2027 release.

Ray Gunn Review

Jim Vejvoda — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Brad Bird takes viewers back to the future in this Sam Spade-meets-Buck Rogers animated film.

Ray Gunn opens in select theaters on December 4 and arrives on Netflix on December 18. The film premiered on October 10 at the London Film Festival.

A 30-odd-year passion project for director Brad Bird, Ray Gunn is a nifty sci-fi/film noir mashup that’s sumptuously designed and cleverly realized, but …

Soylent Green Blu-ray Review

Arnold T. Blumberg — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The future, sadly, is now.

It’s the United States of the 2020s. Climate change has created a perpetual heat wave, pollution has contaminated the air, and overpopulation combined with the consolidation of wealth and power in the hands of a select and self-interested few has resulted in major cities becoming seas of human bodies with …

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Recap

IGN Pakistan — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It’s fair to say that, across the three games in the reboot series so far, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s story has been far from a simple one. With the amount of action happening during each mission, combined with key plot points occurring outside of the core campaigns in places like Warzone’s Verdansk, it can be difficult to keep track. Thankfully, we’re here to give you as succinct a summary as we can of the story so far ahead of Modern Warfare 4’s release. With Infinity Ward’s saga set to come to an end imminently, let’s recap how we got here. Warning: may contain a lot of chasing stolen missiles around the world.This is the complete recap of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Story Recap – What You Need To Know Ahead of MW4

Simon Cardy — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Who’s alive, who’s dead, where are the missiles... and what happened in Warzone?

Magic: The Gathering Returns to Marvel with Darkhold Destiny

Jacqueline Thomas — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:36:42 +0000

We got the Doctor Strange set.

Magic: The Gathering and Marvel have already crossed over a couple of times with Spider-Man and the Marvel Super Heroes set last year. But for its third Marvel set, MTG is getting spooky with Darkhold Destiny.

Rather than being based in a fairly mundane version of New York, Darkhold Destiny …

GTA 6 Fan Says Rockstar Sent Them a Poster Just Because They Asked Nicely

Michael Cripe — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:56:23 +0000

"I'm pretty sure this was just a rare act of kindness from someone on their team."

A Grand Theft Auto 6 fan in Brazil said they politely asked the Rockstar Games team to send them a poster – and it looks like they actually followed through.

Reddit user aogustoo shared their story in a post late last month. What began as a "shot-in-the-dark email" they sent …

Hoid's Storybook Collection Preview

IGN Pakistan — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:04:02 +0000

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: I Played a New Slice from the Early Game With a Boss Fight | IGN Preview

Jacqueline Thomas — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:58:43 +0000

A look at one of the more linear, story-intense areas of the upcoming conclusion to the remake trilogy.

Key Preview Takeaways:

Previous previews have focused on the open world, but my slice was focused on the more linear, story-intensive sections.
Materia has a new way to level up.
Difficulty was a bit lacking in this demo, but then again it was the first chapter of the game...

We’re about six months out …

The Fires of December Premium Hardcover

IGN Pakistan — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:58:35 +0000

Konami Planning 'Second and Third Waves' of New Silent Hill Games

Michael Cripe — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:47:30 +0000

Our special place.

Konami is planning "second and third waves" of new Silent Hill games, according to producer Motoi Okamoto.

Okamoto offered a foggy glimpse into the classic horror franchise's future during an interview featured in Famitsu Issue 1965 (via Game Observer). The series ended a long, painful …

Blumhouse Partners With MatPat to Make Amanda the Adventurer Movie, Confirms More Indie Horror Game Adaptations Are Coming | NYCC 2026

Eric Goldman, Virginia Glaze — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:45:02 +0000

The duo are already in talks with writers and directors for the film.

Blumhouse Productions has partnered with YouTube star Matthew ‘MatPat’ Patrick to create a series of movies based on viral indie horror games, and Amanda the Adventurer is first on the docket.

Representatives from Blumhouse and MatPat confirmed this partnership at New York Comic Con 2026, where they said the YouTuber …

Is The Exorcist: Martyrs a Sequel to The Exorcist III? Mike Flanagan Reveals All

Jesse Schedeen, Tom Jorgensen — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:40:00 +0000

Flanagan breaks down the first trailer for the hotly anticipated horror sequel.

There's a lot to be excited about at this year's NYCC, not least of which being the first trailer for Mike Flanagan's The Exorcist: Martyrs. The previous attempt at reinvigorating this iconic horror franchise didn't go so well, but if anyone can turn the ship around, it's the man …