Cloud Imperium opens Steam wishlists for Squadron 42 ahead of planned Q2 2027 release
The single-player Star Citizen spinoff moving to Steam wishlists signals a concrete release window for a game in development since 2012.
Variety · +6 outlets
Naruto franchise gets new anime series and Kishimoto's Shadow Rising manga
The new series is a crossover with the manga NINKU, extending one of the biggest anime properties with fresh publishing and streaming output.
Variety · +12 outlets
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek threatens to release full playable build
Rockstar's unreleased title continues to leak ahead of launch, with separate reports of nude Lucia footage and a fan receiving an official poster.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Blumhouse developing Amanda the Adventurer movie with MatPat and Epic Pictures
The adaptation of DreadXP's indie horror series marks another YouTube-native game property moving into mainstream film.
Variety · +7 outlets
YouTube permanently bans 190K-subscriber channel over censored Hellraiser: Revival video
The ban highlights ongoing creator frustration with YouTube's enforcement of mature-game content rules even when nudity is blurred.
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Magic: The Gathering reveals Marvel Darkhold Destiny set and Avengers: Doomsday theater-only cards
The tie-in gives theatrical attendees exclusive cards, linking tabletop game collecting directly to Marvel's box office push.
Variety · +7 outlets
Instagram says it will not build a dating feature, Mosseri calls app 'in some ways a dating service'
Meta's head of Instagram is ruling out a dedicated dating product despite acknowledging the app already facilitates relationships.
Dexerto · +8 outlets
Free Steam demo's $1,000 daily AI bill forces developer to take out a bank loan
The case illustrates how viral success can saddle small studios with runaway AI inference costs.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
California orders company to stop 'illegal' human-robot cage fights
State regulators are stepping in as robot combat events move from hobbyist shows toward commercial spectacle.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
New York Comic Con apologizes after Brandon Rogers threatens Helluva Boss panel heckler
The incident puts convention conduct and creator-fan confrontation in the spotlight at one of the year's largest fan events.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
DroidDeck app lets Android phones play Steam games without a PC
The free tool expands PC game access to mobile hardware, a growing area as handheld and phone gaming converge.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
R.L. Stine's The Babysitter adaptation coming to Tubi in 2027
It is the fourth title in the free streamer's ongoing partnership with the horror author.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
ohnePixel breaks down in tears after viewers accuse him of clip farming
The CS2 streamer's reaction to subreddit criticism spotlights the pressure creators face over perceived engagement-baiting.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
TikToker Brenna Peltier's brother Braedon, star of viral holiday countdowns, dies at 31
Braedon Peltier had appeared in widely shared holiday videos and had long dealt with complications from a childhood brain tumor.
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Viral 'hot dog bandit' admits to stealing from ACL vendor after TikTok manhunt
The episode shows how quickly crowdsourced identification on TikTok can escalate into real-world consequences.
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Original MrBeast logo sketch goes up for auction with $20,000 estimate
The sale reflects the growing collectible market around creator brands and YouTube history.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
'I am your father' lightsaber from Star Wars up for auction, could fetch over $1 million
Prop auctions continue to set high marks as franchise memorabilia demand grows.
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Skate developers respond to viral mods and promise more player freedom
The studio's response signals how modding communities can shape post-launch direction for live games.
Dexerto · +1 outlets