Fans of Bungie’s online first-person shooter Destiny can now take their looting and shooting on the go, as the company has partnered with mobile gaming giant NetEase for the franchise’s first free-to-play live service mobile title, Destiny: Rising, which translates the hectic massively multiplayer online shooting action into an accessible, portable, and still immensely engaging handheld format.

Much like its two console and PC game counterparts, Destiny: Rising once again thrusts players into a war between humanity and alien invaders, but this time, it’s taking a leap into the past. Set multiple years before the events of 2014’s Destiny, the game is set in an alternate timeline and follows a character called Wolf, who is revived by a Ghost as a Lightbearer, humans capable of wielding special Light powers, in a quest to fight back against the alien threat and restore human civilisation.

Featuring gameplay most fans should feel right at home with, Destiny: Rising offers players the choice between traditional first-person perspective or over-the-shoulder third-person shooting, now with intuitive touch controls and some additional quality-of-life options to ease those new to the shooter genre, such as the ability to automatically aim down weapon sights when pressing the fire button. Additionally, the game features a plethora of options to tweak controls, such as gamepad support, key remapping and even controller dead-zone and sensitivity options players can adjust to suit their preferences.

Apart from taking on its main quests, players can also join others around the world in PvE raids or even PvP matches, with a fair play system that reduces everyone’s Character Relic level to one, ensuring a level playing field. Unlike the mainline games, Destiny: Rising lets players choose from a roster of playable characters, each with their own unique abilities and stories. Additionally, the game also features some systems not seen in past titles, like racing, the ability to dual-wield weapons, and various mini-games like a Flappy Bird-style side scroller or a collectable card game named Shadowshaper Duels.

As a free-to-play title, players might justifiably have concerns about its in-game monetisation systems, and while they are present, fans can rest easy knowing that it isn’t as egregious as most other mobile titles. Weapons are primarily obtained via gameplay, while its gacha system to get new characters definitely benefits paying players more, but all characters can be attained just by playing the game. Additionally, players should expect the live-service mainstays like battle passes and an energy system, with the latter currently being addressed by the development team to provide more freedom and fewer restrictions while still maintaining game balance.

Monetisation and gacha aside, Destiny: Rising is still an ambitious gaming undertaking that has largely succeeded in scratching that looter shooter itch even while on the go, with many players even remarking that it’s a return to form to the days of the OG Destiny. The developers’ commitment to player feedback, alongside the game being completely playable even for players who don’t spend a single cent – at least for now – means that this is one mobile title worth checking out, especially if you are a Destiny or looter shooter fan.

Destiny: Rising is now available for free on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Following its announcement on 13 November, Valve’s Steam Machine hybrid console has raised questions from the gaming community regarding its price point, but now, Valve coder Pierre-Loup Griffais has revealed that its cost will be more in line with that of a regular PC.

Speaking on Skill Up’s Friends Per Second podcast, Griffais explained that the Steam Machine will target comparable PCs on the market, with the aim to provide a “good deal” for the amount of performance it can push out.

“If you build a PC from parts and get to basically the same level of performance, that’s the general price window that we aim to be at,” Griffais explained “Ideally, we’d be pretty competitive with that and have a pretty good deal, but we’re working on refining that as we speak. Right now is just a hard time to have a really good idea of what the price is gonna be.”

When asked if the Steam Machine will see the same subsidies as other consoles on the market, like the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Griffais said that it would not, although he added that Valve will try to remain competitive in terms of price versus the performance of the hardware on offer.

“Obviously our goal is for it to be a good deal at that level of performance, and then, you have features that are actually really hard to build if you’re making your own gaming PC from parts.” he added, noting that these include the hybrid console’s portable size, its low noise level, or the ability to be used with a TV remote or be switched on using a controller, further reiterating that the Steam Machine is “not really something that exists in the PC market right now”, making price planning a challenge at this point.

With the current generation of gaming consoles already being rather expensive due to price bumps over the years, the PS5 comes in at S$669 and S$799 for its digital and disc versions, respectively, while the Xbox Series X and S cost S$799 and S$469.9, it remains to be seen just how expensive the Steam Machine will get, but even if it does turns out to be pricey, let’s hope the hardware it packs is powerful enough to justify its cost.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Ubisoft’s flagship first-person shooter franchise, Far Cry, is getting a series adaptation from FX, with Alien: Earth creator Noah Hawley and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob Mac at the helm.

As reported by Variety, the series will stream on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ internationally, with Mac also set to star. While plot details remain under wraps for now, Far Cry will follow an anthology format, similar to the games, with each season featuring a new cast and setting.

Hawley is no stranger to the anthology format, with the 58-year-old filmmaker also creating the 2014 series Fargo, which has to date run for five seasons, each consisting of self-contained storylines set in different time periods.

“What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it’s an anthology. Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of ‘Fargo’ is a variation on a theme,” said Hawley in a statement to the press. “To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I’m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.”

The series will be based on Ubisoft’s iconic gaming franchise of the same name, which traces its roots to 2004 and has since spawned six numbered titles alongside numerous spin-offs, with 2021’s Far Cry 6 being the most recent entry. The upcoming anthology series will also be the second attempt at bringing the legendary shooter to life on-screen, following the 2008 direct-to-video film Far Cry, which launched to mostly negative reviews.

With such an experienced duo at the helm, let’s see if the Far Cry anthology can do justice to such a beloved shooter IP this time around, or if it will follow in the definition of insanity, which like Vaas Montenegro from Far Cry 3 so aptly put, is doing the exact same f**king thing over and over again, expecting sh*t to change.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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George R.R. Martin and HBO are steadily building up a Westeros Cinematic Universe, with ambitious plans to expand the Game of Thrones IP, as apart from both its spin-offs, House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, receiving their next seasons leading to 2028, multiple other projects are also in development.

This follows the announcement of HBO’s roadmap, which lays out the next chapters for two of its prequel series, House of the Dragon, which is now in its second season, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which will release in January 2026. The former will receive its third and fourth seasons in summer 2026 and 2028, respectively, while the latter has already been renewed for a second season due out in 2027.

Additionally, writer George R.R. Martin has even more plans in store for the franchise apart from those already confirmed, with the 77-year-old teasing during the 2025 Icelandic Noir Festival (as reported by Los Siete Reinos) that “there are other Game of Thrones spinoff projects in development.”

“The majority are prequels, and there are several in development,” teased Martin, “Maybe five or six shows, and I’m not developing them alone, I’m working on them with other people. And yes, there’s a sequel or two in the works.”

Among the many supposed prequels teased, at least one of them has been previously confirmed, that being a series centring around Aegon the Conqueror, which will thus be set roughly 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. While not much is known about it at this point, it will likely follow Aegon I Targaryen and his two sister-wives, Rhaenys and Visenya, as they conquer six of the seven kingdoms in Westeros with the might of their army and three dragons.

Most interestingly, however, is the existence of a sequel, especially considering how poorly the show’s final season wrapped the series. Martin has yet to complete the final two books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring, so a sequel will likely link to their events.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Rian Johnson, the filmmaker behind the Daniel Craig-led mystery trilogy Knives Out, has severed his connection with the Force, announcing that his long-gestating Star Wars trilogy is no more.

This news comes via an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, where the 51-year-old reflected on his career over the years, such as his work on the 2023 drama Poker Face, this year’s Knives Out instalment, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and notably, the middle instalment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, 2017’s The Last Jedi, which was one of the franchise’s most divisive films.

Despite mixed fan reaction, the film was still successful at the box office, as Johnson was reportedly asked to work on the next movie, to which he “politely declined”. The filmmaker didn’t give up on the sci-fi franchise entirely, however, as he signed on to helm a new Star Wars trilogy that same year, one that was reported to be disconnected from the Skywalker saga.

And while a fresh take on the iconic film series unburdened by past expectations does sound intriguing, this was one galactic undertaking that wasn’t meant to be, as Johnson’s project reportedly never moved past the conceptual stage, with the filmmaker instead stepping away to focus on the next instalments in the Knives Out series. Now, Johnson has come forward to confirm what fans have known for a long time now – his Star Wars trilogy is officially dead.

“A part of my brain will always be in Star Wars,” he told The Hollywood Reporter, claiming that while the trilogy was “effectively dead”, this didn’t mean that he was completely saying goodbye to the franchise, “It’s so much a part of me and the way I think.”

While Johnson’s involvement in the franchise remains up in the air (or rather, in space), the Star Wars journey is far from over, as Jon Favreau’s spin-off movie The Mandalorian & Grogu, based on the hit Disney+ series, is set to hit theatres on 21 May 2026, which will be followed by Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter, set to star Ryan Gosling (Barbie), in May 2027.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Noah Centineo is getting clearance for launch, as the star of Legendary’s upcoming Street Fighter film is now circling the Gundam movie, the company’s other live-action adaptation based on the iconic Japanese mecha franchise.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is in talks to star in the film’s key role alongside Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria). Jim Mickle, best known for his work on 2014’s Cold in July and 2019’s In the Shadow of the Moon, will be directing and writing the script for the upcoming adaptation.

Although plot details of the Gundam movie remain mostly under wraps, the film is set to see Sweeney as its central character, who develops a relationship with a man on the opposite side of a galactic war, similar in vein to the Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet. Although unconfirmed, it’s likely that Centineo will take on the role of her on-screen counterpart if final talks go through.

Originally launched in 1979 by creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, the Mobile Suit Gundam anime not only pioneered the “real robot” subgenre of anime but also spawned a multimedia empire. Its plot followed an intergalactic war between the Principality of Zeon, a faction formed by colonies outside Earth, and the Earth Federation in a fight for independence, deploying massive robots known as Mobile Suits, also known as Gundam.

With such a massive series to draw inspiration from, with the Gundam franchise being an empire of TV shows, movies and spin-offs, it’s also unclear if the movie will adapt the events of the original 1979 anime, or even possibly the franchise’s latest entry, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which released this year. Either way, after almost five decades of animation legacy, fans are no doubt waiting with bated breath for Legendary to finally bring the iconic mecha to life.

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As video game developers seemingly run out of ideas for new titles, the industry has seen a game remake boom in recent years, with studios banking on the power of nostalgia by revitalising older titles for the modern audience. 

And it’s no wonder, since gamers are spending more on older games than new ones. According to a September 2025 report by insights consultancy firm MTM, 90 per cent of PC and console gamers have played a remaster or remake in the last 12 months.

For those wondering about the distinction between a video game remake or a remaster, a remake serves as a reimagining of an original game, but is built from scratch with updated graphics, gameplay and even story, while a remaster is merely an enhanced version of the original game, with improved visuals, sound effects, and voice recordings, but with no changes to the core gameplay.

Which means that unlike remasters, which tend to provide a mere boost in resolution or framerate, remakes are far more exciting, as titles are often built from the ground up while preserving the original’s core gameplay experience, meaning players don’t just get to experience older and less accessible titles, but a fresh spin on a classic title with overhauled visuals and sometimes even new content, allowing players to fall in love with them all over again.

And it’s not the appeal of nostalgia that brings older gamers to older classics, as MTM’s research indicated that 85 per cent of those who played a remaster or remake in the last year never played the original, which means they were attracted to the classic title based on reputation alone. 

Lastly, the research also shows that 76 per cent of 1,500 console/PC gamers in the US and UK (750 in each) indicated their desire for remakes and remasters by saying these games were  appealing, which explains the likes of Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 hitting shelves in 2025. 

But are remakes and remasters the same? According to a November 2025 report by entertainment research firm Ampere Analysis, which tracked data from January 2024 to September 2025, video game remakes produced around 2.2 times the amount of consumer spending as remasters did during that time frame 

Take Xbox, for example, which recently announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved’s (2001) campaign, now rebuilt from the ground up with high-definition visuals and cutscenes, alongside adding new content. Furthermore, the Halo franchise’s second and third games are also set to see remakes of their own, at least according to insider leaks, signalling a shift in the studio’s strategy to bring the classic shooter series to a new generation.

Of course, Halo is far from the only video game franchise set to see a revival, as here are 10 remakes to keep an eye out for in 2026 and beyond. Let’s just hope that these titles won’t end up worse than the originals.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Release Date: 6 February 2026
Original Release: 26 August 2000
Developer: Square Enix, Hexadrive
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PC

Framed as a reimagining of the original 2000 JRPG instead of just a mere remake, like its name suggests, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined overhauls the classic 2D experience into a new 3D hand-crafted aesthetic, bringing the characters designed by the legendary Akira Toriyama to life in a whole new light alongside a charming diorama art style.

It isn’t just about looks, though, as gameplay is set to receive a much-needed modernising with battle speed adjustments, an auto-battle feature, and a new Moonlighting mechanic to assign characters with two vocations at once. The original title’s notoriously complex narrative will also be streamlined, making the journey more accessible to newcomers.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties

Release Date: 12 February 2026
Original Release: 26 February 2009
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC

RGG Studio is finally set to give perhaps the weakest entry in the Yakuza franchise the modernising it so desperately needs, as not only will Yakuza Kiwami 3 feature the same overhauls seen in past Kiwami titles, it’s getting a bunch of fresh content too.

Leading man Kazuma Kiryu will now have two fighting styles at his disposal, a revamped version of his original The Dragon of Dojima Style, alongside a new Ryukyu Style, which arms him with eight different Okinawan weapons. What’s more, the game is also set to launch with an entirely new chapter, Dark Ties, which shines the spotlight on fan-favourite villain Yoshitaka Mine in his own prequel adventure.

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Release Date: 2026
Original Release: 15 November 2001
Developer: Halo Studios
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

The aforementioned Halo: Campaign Evolved is possibly the boldest move by Xbox in a long while, as the remake will mark the franchise’s first appearance on Sony’s PlayStation platform since its debut in 2001.

This means all console fans can look forward to experiencing the classic shooter, now rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5 and boasting a ton of additions and reworks such as redesigned levels, gameplay and narrative additions to reflect later Halo titles, two-player splitscreen and four-player online co-op, and most notably, three brand-new missions set before the events of the game featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Avery Johnson.

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

Release Date: 12 March 2026
Original Release: 27 November 2003
Developer: Koei Tecmo Games
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC

As perhaps the most unique horror franchise of the early 2000s, Fatal Frame (also known as Project Zero in Europe and Australia) made waves for its signature photography-based ghost-hunting gameplay. The franchise might have quietened down in recent years, but that’s not stopping developer Koei Tecmo Games from revitalising the classic titles with remasters of both its fourth and fifth entries, Maiden of Black Water and Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.

Now, the franchise’s second entry, which is often lauded as one the its best, is getting the same treatment, but this isn’t a simple resolution boost this time around, as Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake will boast a complete overhaul from its graphics to gameplay system, updating the iconic Camera Obscura mechanic for a more engaging experience across exploration and combat. Oh, and the game’s sisters, Mio and Mayu, can now hold hands too, amazing.

Gothic 1 Remake

Release Date: Q1 2026
Original Release: 15 March 2001
Developer: Alkimia Interactive
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

When it launched back in 2001, Gothic redefined the RPG genre with its groundbreaking exploration, alongside being one of the first in the genre to feature fully voiced dialogue. It was far from perfect, though, heavily criticised for its bugs and poor control scheme, something Alkimia Interactive intends to address this with its upcoming remake.

Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, the Gothic 1 Remake is set to be a faithful recreation of the genre-defining title, which apart from the usual visual overhaul, will most importantly modernise its combat system to fix the original’s greatest flaw. Best of all, a playable prologue demo is now available on Steam, offering a glimpse of what’s to come.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Release Date: 2026
Original Release: 28 October 2003
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC

It’s safe to say that Ubisoft’s upcoming remake of its classic action-adventure title, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, has had a rough time since its announcement in 2020. Initially developed by Ubisoft Pune/Mumbai, things quickly fell apart upon the reveal of its first trailer, which was ridiculed for its unimpressive graphics. 

Following two delays, first by two months and then indefinitely, development was subsequently taken over by the far more experienced Ubisoft Montreal, with an expected release date now sometime in 2026. Looking at the troubled remake’s track record and the recent kerfuffle with Tencent, it will honestly be quite a miracle if the title even meets this deadline, but for a series as loved as Prince of Persia, Ubisoft should just take as much time as needed to get it right.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Release Date: TBA
Original Release: 15 July 2003
Developer: Saber Interactive
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC

We are now heading into rather rocky territory, with a bunch of remakes that have simply been announced, but don’t feature any concrete gameplay details at the point of writing. First up is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the iconic RPG originally helmed by BioWare, which was announced to be receiving a remake back in 2021, with barely any news since.

Initially worked on by Aspyr, development soon stalled one year after its announcement, followed by reports that the project had switched hands to Saber Interactive, and then, nothing, like the game itself had fallen to the literal dark side. Cut to 2025, Saber studio head Matthew Karch came forward to reassure fans that “the game is alive and well”, so who knows when we’ll actually see a first proper look at the title.

Max Payne 1 and 2 Remake

Release Date: TBA
Original Release: 24 July 2001 (Max Payne 1), 14 October 2003 (Max Payne 2)
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Remedy Entertainment, a studio well-known for its expertise in making shooters with excellent narratives such as Control and Alan Wake, stirred excitement in the gaming community when it announced that it was teaming up with Rockstar to remake the first two games of the latter’s classic shooter franchise, Max Payne. 

The remake is set to combine both games into a single package, and while details are scarce, the project was reported to be in “full production” as of August this year, with Remedy CEO Markus Maki describing that the game has been hitting its milestone goals in a recent quarterly investor report, so hopes are high that we will be able to learn more about the Bullet Time pioneers revival in the coming months.

Silent Hill Remake

Release Date: TBA
Original Release: 23 February 1999
Developer: Bloober Team
Platforms: TBA

Fresh from the success of its 2024 remake, Silent Hill 2, Bloober Team is set to give the horror franchise’s debut entry the same treatment.

Apart from its initial announcement trailer revealed during the Konami Press Start Showcase in June this year, which offered no other details other than the fact that the remake was in development, the only information we know about the upcoming project is that it’s currently in full production, with one of Bloober’s two internal first-party production teams being entirely dedicated to its development, meaning fans will just have to sit tight and wait for the fog to clear on the elusive title. 

The Witcher Remake

Release Date: TBA
Original Release: 26 October 2007
Developer: Fools Theory, CD Projekt Red
Platforms: TBA

CD Projekt Red is certainly keeping busy, as apart from working on its massive RPG follow-up, The Witcher 4, the studio is also looking to the past and remaking the first game in the series.

Developer Fool’s Theory is in charge of the remaking efforts, with creative supervision from The Witcher series staff and CD Projekt Red, with the game built in Unreal Engine 5. Apart from that, nothing else is known about the title, so it remains to be seen how the studio will modernise the original game’s infamous rhythm-based combat system, or if it will forgo it altogether for a more standard system seen in later titles, but one thing’s for sure, with the unfortunate downward spiral of Netflix’s series adaptation, fans need a good Geralt adventure now more than ever.

Bonus: Splinter Cell Remake

Release Date: TBA
Original Release: 18 November 2002
Developer: Ubisoft Toronto
Platforms: TBA

This is one title that fans have been yearning for for ages, as following the release of Splinter Cell Blacklist in 2013, the iconic stealth franchise has remained in the shadows since, with Ubisoft seemingly ignoring fans’ pleas to revive what was once the studio’s flagship franchise, instead content with disappointing them by simply having protagonist Sam Fisher cameo in other games like Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six Siege.

Imagine fans’ surprise when it was announced back in 2021 that a remake of Sam Fisher’s first outing was in development, and now imagine their subsequent disappointment when the game would go radio silent for the next four years, with the only news about the remake after being the unfortunate exit of its director, David Grivel. With no indication of whether the project is even alive at this point, Ubisoft is really taking Fisher’s mantra of stealth and silence a little too far.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Amazon Singapore is transforming the traditional shopping experience in time for Black Friday, as the e-commerce giant is turning the Suntec City Atrium into an interactive gift discovery space on 22 and 23 November 2025.

Promising to combine deal-hunting and entertainment, the Holiday Giftorium will kick off the shopping journey with a personality quiz to determine a shopper’s unique gift shopping persona, placing them into different categories such as a “heart-led Mood Gifter” or a “one-click Convenience Champion” to streamline their experience and make it easier for them to decide on the perfect gift for their loved ones.

Shoppers will then enter the main Giftorium via a giant slide into a ball pit, where they can then embark on an exciting treasure hunt through various themed rooms featuring a curated selection of potential gifts. Each space will also offer ample opportunities for social-media-worthy moments, alongside the ability to go hands-on with the latest gadgets, try on trending beauty products, or pick out the latest toys and gizmos, with shoppers selecting anything they fancy via the Amazon app on their mobile devices.

In addition, every shopper will get a chance to walk away with a goodie bag at the end of their shopping journey, alongside one of four limited-edition Amazon.sg plushie charm designs (dinosaur, headphones, dumbbell, or Amazon package). Goodie bags and plushies will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited stocks available.

Apart from the weekend festivities, Amazon Singapore has also launched its 12-day Black Friday sale from 20 November to 1 December 2025, offering the perfect opportunity for savings across all categories, from electronics to toys and home appliances, featuring deals of up to 40% off from brands like LEGO, Hasbro, Dyson, SharkNinja, Sennheiser. It might also be a good time to get a Nintendo Switch 2 console at up to S$100 off.

To get started on your Black Friday shopping spree, be sure to harvest the various exclusive vouchers and redeem daily flash vouchers at 12pm and 6pm daily. To top it all off, don’t forget to buy an Amazon.sg Gift Card worth S$220 to receive an extra S$15 credit, from 20 November to 1 December.

Amazon Singapore’s Black Friday Giftorium will run on 22 and 23 November 2025 at the Suntec City Atrium (Convention Centre) at level 1, from 12pm to 9pm.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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HoYoverse, the team behind gacha-based live-service gaming giants Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, has unveiled its next title, Varsapura, an open-world RPG that’s set in Singapore.

As revealed via a lengthy 31-minute gameplay video, Varsapura is currently in development and will run on Unreal Engine 5, with the studio also recruiting developers for roles at both its Singapore and Shanghai offices.

Running on an Nvidia RTX 4090 pc, the gameplay trailer looks to take place at the start of the game, with the player character, who the game teases will be customisable to “match each viewer’s preferences”, signing up for an organisation known as SEAL (Shadow Emergency Alliance) and facing off against monsters using unique weaponry like an umbrella or literal paper folders. Although plot details remain slim, the game will revolve around a phenomenon known as Mindrot, alongside something called “Cognosea disruption events”.

After the initial indoor section, the trailer cuts to an open-world driving section, which gives an extended look at the game’s Singapore-inspired setting, with locals undoubtedly recognising notable landmarks like street signs bearing the names of Serangoon and Rochor, or in-game representations of the Bras Basah area, Parliament House and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.

While still in its very early days, Varsapura looks to be not only one of the studio’s most ambitious RPGs yet, but also the most interesting, with its unique local setting. No info has been revealed on the game’s inevitable gacha monetisation systems either, and since the studio is still in the process of looking for developers to work on the game, it might be a while before more info is revealed on HoYoverse’s next big title.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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The first official trailer has dropped for Christophe Gans’ upcoming game-to-screen adaptation, Return to Silent Hill, offering our first proper look at the live-action film, although this has once again caused a stir among fans for what seems to be another loose adaptation.

Returning for the upcoming film after directing the original 2006 film, Silent Hill, Gans brings his horror expertise to the table, with the trailer showing off  Jeremy Irvine’s (War Horse) character James returning to the iconic foggy town in search of his wife, Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson, The Purge). The clip also gives a first look at Evie Templeton (Wednesday) as Laura, Pearse Egan as Eddie Dombrowski, and Eve Macklin as Kaitlyn, the former two being returning characters from the 2001 game Silent Hill 2, and the latter possibly playing a renamed version of Angela.

Unsurprisingly, the movie will adapt the events of Konami’s 2001 psychological horror classic, although it appears to be a much looser adaptation than expected, changing up the lore by introducing a mysterious sickness that led to the town being empty, or portraying the film’s game-inspired monsters like the Lying Figures and Bubble Head Nurses swarming James in groups.

Unsurprisingly, fan reception to the trailer has been mixed, with some unhappy with how it strays from the plot of Silent Hill 2, drawing parallels to how HBO’s The Last of Us similarly took liberties with its plot, much to fan dismay. Others, on the other hand, were much more accepting, stating their excitement over experiencing to same core narrative of the game, now in Gans’ unique perspective.

In any case, one aspect where Return to Silent Hill has definitely kept true to the games is its soundtrack, which was done by series composer Akira Yamaoka, and as fans of the games will know, one major part of what made them so compelling was the eerie accompanying score, and having Yamaoka on board will no doubt do wonders for its atmosphere at least, no matter how well it translates to what’s happening on screen.

How well the film will actually shape up still remains to be seen as Return to Silent Hill approaches its release on 23 January 2026.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Xbox has once again shone the spotlight on its upcoming third-party games at its Partner Preview showcase, with a barrage of titles shown off in a quick-fire 30-minute livestream.

Featuring a good mix of trailers for both highly anticipated triple-A releases like IO Interactive’s 007 First Light and Eclipse Glow Games’ Tides of Annihilation, as well as surprising indie follow-ups like Vampire Crawlers, here’s a handy breakdown of everything announced at the show:

Tides of Annihilation

Hailing from Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games, Tides of Annihilation made waves upon the release of its reveal trailer back in February for its beautiful fantasy aesthetic and its equally gorgeous main protagonist, Gwendolyn. Its latest combat trailer gives a better look at the game’s combat, which looks to be an interesting mix of Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, with a unique system where players can control both Gwendolyn and her summoned ally, Lamorak, simultaneously during battle.

007 First Light

This might not be the next big gameplay trailer fans were hoping for, but hey, any news is good news for such a highly-awaited game like 007 First Light. Taking on the role of Bond, players will no doubt need some fancy cars while on their missions, such as the Aston Martin Valhalla showcased in the trailer, featuring a hybrid twin-turbo V8 engine alongside a Q-Type 7.62mm machine gun turret. Now that’s something you don’t see every day.

Zoopunk

If this upcoming hack-and-slasher’s anthropomorphic bunny main hero looks familiar, that’s because Zoopunk is by the same team behind the 2021 metroidvania, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. This time, the game seems to play out more like a traditional third-person action title, with its trench coat-clad rabbit hero using dual blades to slice up nasty beasties. The game will also allow players to swap between characters, such as a raccoon or a rhino.

Raji: Kaliyuga

Now this is a sequel no one saw coming, as the 2020 action-adventure Raji: An Ancient Epic is getting a follow-up in Raji: Kaliyuga, and while its reveal trailer only features a bunch of cinematics, it does offer a look at the game’s new secondary character, Raji’s brother Darsh, who joins her journey this time around. According to the game’s description, Raji will once again wield acrobatic martial arts and her Trishul, while her brother will use Siddhi powers that control gravity, time, and energy, as the duo journey to the Eternal Summit to save or destroy the universe.

Reanimal

Tarsier Studios, the original team behind the Little Nightmares franchise before Supermassive Games took over for Little Nightmares III, has revealed the next gameplay trailer for its upcoming survival horror platformer Reanimal, which offers a first look at its myriad of gameplay systems apart from running and hiding. Players will be able to traverse over water via a boat, alongside what appears to be melee combat, wielding a pipe. The co-op adventure has also released a demo and opened pre-orders ahead of its launch on 13 February 2026.

Vampire Crawlers

As a spin-off of the worldwide sensation Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers takes the concept and transforms it into a casual first-person turn-based dungeon-crawler with roguelite elements. This title is planned for release sometime in 2026 and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

Hitman World of Assassination – Eminem vs. Slim Shady

Much like Thanos gathering the infinity stones, IO Interactive’s Hitman World of Assassination has been steadily adding more outrageous celebrity cameos, from Conor McGregor to Jean-Claude Van Damme and now Eminem, and it’s a double-whammy too, as the DLC will see Agent 47 teaming up with Eminem to face off against his younger alias, Slim Shady. Talk about Eminem-ception!

Armatus

One look at the main character design of Armatus and some gamers might instantly recognise its development team, Counterplay Games, better known as the guys who made the ambitious but ultimately failed live-service slasher Godfall. Now, they’re taking another stab at glory, this time with a third-person shooter set in the demon-infested ruins of Paris. And since it’s 2025, the game will also be a roguelite, because of course it is.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu

Based on Lovecraftian horror, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a first-person survival shooter that’s set to feature co-op, psychological horror, and Indiana Jones-esque exploration, as players use old-timey weapons like flintlocks, bows and blades to fend off supernatural entities and possessed humans alike, with what seems to be a trust system that can turn a player’s allies against them.

Total Chaos

Here’s one to add to the growing list of survival/psychological horror titles to check out, as Total Chaos seems to be a blend of Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Doom, featuring intense first-person melee and ranged combat with tight, eerie corridors and no shortage of grotesque foes. Best of all, the game is out right now on PC, Xbox and Game Pass.

Dave The Diver on Xbox + In The Jungle DLC

The iconic pixel-art deep-sea diving adventure is back, as Mintrocket’s Dave The Diver heads to Xbox consoles ahead of the release of its upcoming DLC, In The Jungle, which is set to launch in 2026, bringing a new forested setting alongside additional underwater beasts to face like a giant crocodile.

Crowsworn

Hoping to reach the same heights of success as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Crowsworn is yet another side-scrolling 2D platformer which features a plague doctor-like character in a tophat wielding a giant scythe.

Echo Generation 2

As a sequel to the 2024 turn-based adventure, Echo Generation 2 is set to shake up the formula by turning the series into a deckbuilding RPG, and follows Jack, an ordinary Dad on a mission to escape a mysterious dimension.

Roadside Research

Here’s a goofy one, as in Roadside Research, four players will take on the roles of aliens trying to blend in and prepare for an invasion by running a petrol station, which will no doubt lead to plenty of co-op shenanigans.

Erosion

As yet another upcoming roguelike, Erosion combines pixel graphics with sci-fi and wild west themes in a twin stick shooter package, taking cues from 2021’s Sifu with a time-based mechanic where every death leads to the world advancing by a decade.

Clover Pit on Xbox

The nightmarish slot-machine-based roguelike Clover Pit heads to Xbox consoles, letting a whole new system of players live out the thrill of gambling – without any actual gambling – with a supernatural twist that lets them manipulate the machine to turn the odds in their favour.

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Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Comic book fans, cosplayers, toy collectors – the list goes on but if you embrace pop culture and smile when referred to as a geek, the biggest international geek convention, Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) is back for the legion of fans in the country, and this year, it’s primed to be the biggest yet! Not only will it encompass over 400 exhibiting companies and brands from around the world, spread out across 250,000 square feet of pop-culture celebration space at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on 6 and 7 December, this year’s run will also mark the debut of an Ultimate Preview Night before the main festivities, offering an exclusive fan experience that’s not to be missed.

Kicking things off on the evening of 5 December, the Ultimate Preview Night offers a one-night-only fan spectacular, featuring a packed line-up of live art showdowns and behind-the-scenes talks with over 50 guest appearances such noted Marvel Comics and DC Comics’s artist Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, tattoo legend turned comic book art sensation Dr Rocke, Malaysian comic book artist Lipwei, illustrator Warrick Wong, and more, making it a once-in-a-lifetime chance for fans to get up close and personal with their favourite artistes!

SGCC’s Ultimate Preview Night is exclusive to invited guests and Platinum ticket holders (limited to 300 pax) who will also get their hands on an exclusive Platinum Pack during the preview event, loaded with limited-edition merchandise and event exclusives to celebrate SGCC 2025, including a themed bomber jacket and Art Prints featuring Power Rangers Time Force actors Jason Faunt and Erin Cahill. Additionally, each Platinum Pack also doubles as a Super Lucky Bag, with rare prizes such as a Sabermach N-Pixel Saber, Epic Dreams signed prints, as well as Infinity Studio statues distributed randomly across all packs.

Fans can get their Platinum tickets, alongside all the other event ticket tiers, on the SGCC 2025 official site, but one thing’s for certain, all event goers are in for an unforgettable weekend of immersive experiences, exclusive merchandise, and most important of all, geeky fun.

For those looking to join SGCC on the weekend, the event will be host to around 60 well-known celebrities, including Power Rangers actors Erin Cahill and Jason Faunt, both from Power Rangers Time Force, and noted comic book artists, including Eisner Award winning artist Joe Rubinstein, Simone Di Meo (Marvel Comics, DC Comics), Mico Suayan (DC Comics, Image Comics, BOOM! Studios), Marco Failla (Hasbro, Asmodee, DC Comics, Image Comics, Marvel Comics), Simone Bianchi (Marvel Comics, DC Comics), Santa Fung (DC Comics, Image Comics, BOOM! Studios) and much more.

Here’s a peek at the top exhibitor highlights that await you at SGCC 2025.

Bandai

The Tamashii Nations booth (L1-B03) once again presents a haven for fans of anime and manga collectibles, and this year’s headliner figures include the S.H. Figuarts Ultimate Shining Ultraman Zero (Ultraman New Generation Stars Ver.), a gold and silver-tinted variant of the iconic hero that was the winner of the S.H.Figuarts New Generation Ultraman Vote, which was held in celebration of the release of over 2,000 S.H.Figuarts models.

Ultraman isn’t the only famous hero receiving the spotlight this year, as S.H.Figuarts is also commemorating the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball with the S.H.Figuarts Son Goku & Dragon – 40th Anniversary Edition, which reproduces the iconic cover illustration of the 1985 Jump Comics issue, Dragon Ball Vol. 01.

For Gunpla fans, head down to the Bandai Hobby booth (L1-B07) to grab exclusive limited-edition items and merchandise available only at the event, including four Gundam Base Limited Burning model kits: The MG Gundam Dynames (Clear Colour), MG Gundam Kyrios (Clear Colour), MG Destiny (Heine Westenfluss Custom) and the RG Burning Gundam Hyper Mode. Enthusiasts and newcomers alike can also go hands-on at the showfloor itself by taking part in Gunpla Workshop Activities sure to scratch that model-building itch. 

Finally, TCG fans can head over to Basement 2 and take part in the Bandai Card Games Fest 25-26, a must-attend event for fans of popular trading card games like the One Piece Card Game, Digimon Card Game, Dragon Ball Super Card Game, Gundam Card Game, Battle Spirits and Union Arena. Fans will also be able to take part in activities for each title, with special commemorative products available for purchase.

Queen Studios (L1-C05)

Following the global gaming phenomenon that was 2024’s Black Myth: Wukong, Queen Studios is bringing the Destined One to life, literally, with the life-sized 1/1 Black Myth: Wukong – Great Sage Armor Set statue, faithfully reimagining the iconic Journey to the West character’s Phoenix-Winged Crown, Golden Chainmail, and Cloud-Stepping Boots. Capturing his in-game look with stunning accuracy and incredible detail, this magnificent showpiece will be available for pre-order exclusively at SGCC 2025.

InArt (L1-C05)

Owners of InArt’s Batman (TDKR) Deluxe 1/12 Scale Figure will soon be able to take their Dark Knight to the next level with this event-exclusive Accessory Pack, letting them further customise their figures with an additional cowl variant, a high-tech backpack, a poseable wired cape, an interchangeable chest armor piece and two new faceplates, offering increased options for movie-accurate dynamic poses.

Heat Boys (L1-C05)

Specialising in premium stylised action figures, Heat Boys is bringing the heat to SGCC 2025 with three new product displays, including the HB0083 MechaHeat Stellar Expansion Spartacus, a die-cast mecha figure standing at 28cm tall and boasting over 50 points of articulation, allowing for dynamic and combat-ready poses.

With an expertise in crafting action figures based on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, it’s no surprise that they are bringing not one, but two brand new TMNT figures to the showfloor, the first being the HB0095 MechaHeat Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Raphael 40th Anniversary Ver, which takes the iconic red-bandana-wearing brother and equips him with two intimidating mecha dragon-head cannons on each shoulder and a deadly Cross Spear inspired by his classic twin Sai.

Next up is the HB0103 HEATFIG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo, which marks a departure from Heat Boys’ usual mecha style design and instead adopts the look of the classic animated series, recreating the leader of the turtles’ iconic appearance from his signature cape to his various ninja gear. The figure also comes with classic accessories such as katana swords, throwing stars, a skateboard, and multiple interchangeable facial expressions and hands, letting collectors display it to their heart’s content.

ThreeZero (L1-B02)

As perhaps the most iconic creators of high-end collectables, especially in the Transformers fandom, ThreeZero will be rolling out two new ultra-detailed Optimus Prime variants, the DLX Nemesis Prime, a celebratory figure marking the company’s 25th anniversary that stands at 11.2 inches tall and features 53 points of articulation, alongside the DLX Optimus Primal (Beast Wars Universe Edition), which is similar in scale with 74 points of articulation. Additionally, ThreeZero will also debut the ROBO-DOU Scopedog Heavy Weathering Version, its latest addition to its mecha line-up based on iconic Japanese anime properties. These three figures are exclusively available at SGCC, so don’t miss your chance to snag these limited-edition masterpieces!

Yolopark (L1-B02)

SGCC 2025 is set to be a treasure trove for Transformers fans, as Yolopark will also be debuting the next Deception in its AMK Pro Series, the SGCC-Exclusive Transformers: Generation 1 – Starscream Model Kit (Transparent Version), decking out Megatron’s treacherous second-in-command in a sleek, clear look complete with die cast joints, three modes of eye lighting effects, interchangable faces, and multiple effects parts, allowing him to truly take flight. The figure will also be part of a global limited release of 1,000 units, making it an even more valuable addition to any collection.

The Loyal Subjects (L1-B02)

Talk about a blast from the past, as The Loyal Subjects is celebrating an iconic toyline from the mid-1980s with two event-exclusive M.A.S.K. figures, the MASK Mobile Defense Unit Limited Edition with Scott & T-Bob, and the MASK Mobile Defense Unit 40th Anniversary Black & Gold Edition. Outfitted with the toyline’s iconic vehicel-weaponsing gimmick, there’s no better way to relive your childhood battles with V.E.N.O.M., or introduce your kids to the legacy of M.A.S.K.

Faceless (L1-C02)

Ever wanted to see what the legendary Three Kingdoms icons might look like in a modern fit? Faceless has got you covered with its latest line-up of art toys, including the SGCC-exclusive Zhuge Liang (limited to 180 pieces), the debut of its Hot Blooded Three Kingdoms Series Blind Box featuring the likes of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhou Yu, alongside pre-orders for its upcoming Cao Cao 300% figure. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms never looked so stylish!

Kenshop SG (L1-C02)

Event goers can take home a piece of Singapore’s public transport history, as Kenshop SG will be debuting two exciting collectables on the show floor: The ComfortDelGro Toyota Prius Taxi with light feature (Blue and Yellow), and the C851E NEL MRT Train, which comes packed with play features such as sounds, lights, opening doors and a pull-back motor. The recognisable duo will make their first-ever appearance at SGCC and celebrate Singapore’s everyday icons.

KAYOU (L1-C06)

SGCC 2025 will mark the debut appearance of the China trading card company KAYOU, with a spotlight on two powerhouse IPs within Southeast Asia – Free Fire and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). KAYOU will bring their trading card collection for both franchises to the show floor, offering fans a unique collectable to celebrate their favourite mobile game.

SGCC X Collexi-Con

Pop culture and trading cards collide in this special collaboration between the two long-running conventions, and fans can look forward to meeting their favourite artists and creators, such as Kouki Saitou and Sunohara, alongside TCG vendors, exclusive merch drops and live activities.

Happening at Basement 2, SGCC X Collexi-Con allows con-goers to trade, collect, cosplay, and connect with fellow fans, sharing their passion for all things comics, anime, trading cards and collectables.

Luo Xiao Hei (L1-B17)

As one of China’s most beloved animation IPs, Luo Xiao Hei is going global and making an appearance at SGCC 2025, unveiling a brand-new range of merchandise available first and exclusively in Southeast Asia at the event in celebration of The Legend of Luo Xiao Hei 2, a hit animated film which premiered in China in July, and will hit Singapore cinemas on 6 November 2026.

SGCC Cosplay Competition

For those looking to unleash their inner heroes, villains or everything in between, SGCC will be hosting a cosplay competition suitable for all levels of experience, be it handmade, bought, or borrowed costumes. Held on 7 December, the competition will not only provide the opportunity to show off your creativity, passion and craftsmanship, but also the chance to walk away with amazing prizes, with the grand prize worth S$4,800 and comprised of an Infinity Studios Digimon: Yagami Taichi & Wargreymon statue, Bandai Namco’s S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU & DRAGON – 40th Anniversary Edition, a one-night stay at Marina Bay Sands Singapore and more. The competition will also be judged by well-known cosplayers Riiyuukii (@riiyuukii_cos), Shirogane Sama (@shirogane_sama) and Kiyo (@kiyocosplay).

This year’s SGCC is poised to be a landmark event for all things pop culture, sure to please comic connoisseurs, seasoned collectors and TCG enthusiasts alike. Sounds like your cup of tea? Get your tickets now and head down to the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on 6 and 7 December, and for Platinum Ticket holders, don’t miss out on the Exclusive Preview Night happening on 5 December, 6 to 10pm. We’ll see you there!

Kevin Low

Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Amazon has greenlit a new Stargate series, which is set to be helmed by Martin Gero, who created the NBC series Blindspot and also worked as Story Editor on the 2004 series Stargate Atlantis.

According to a press release, Amazon describes the upcoming show as a “new original series” that is set to tell its own tale rather than continue a pre-set narrative. Exact plot details still remain under wraps for now, with the series produced by Amazon MGM Studios and airing exclusively on Prime Video at an undetermined date.

Gero, who will serve as both showrunner and executive producer, is no stranger to the franchise, as apart from Atlantis, the 48-year-old also worked on the franchise’s two other series, 1997’s Stargate SG-1 and 2009’s Stargate Universe.

“Twenty years ago, my first real job in television was as a Story Editor on Stargate: Atlantis,” Gero told Variety. “I spent five years at the franchise working across all three series, Stargate taught me everything about making television — it’s written into my DNA. I’m beyond thrilled that Amazon MGM Studios has entrusted me with guiding this incredible franchise into its next phase. For those who’ve kept the gate active through conventions, rewatches, and unwavering faith — this one’s for you. And for those that are new to our world — I promise you’re in for something extraordinary.”

The franchise originally kicked off with the 1994 film of the same name, directed by Roland Emmerich, which centred on Daniel Jackson (James Spader), a doctor who activates the titular Stargate while decoding hieroglyphs discovered and confiscated by the military, opening a portal leading to an otherworldly realm. The film was followed by the hit TV series Stargate SG-1, itself spawning a spin-off with Atlantis. The franchise would go on to receive two more movies in 2008,The Ark of Truth and Continuum, alongside the Syfy series Universe in 2009 and most recently, Origins in 2018.

In addition to the upcoming Stargate series, Gero is perhaps best-known for creating the 2015 NBC series Blindspot, which starred Jaimie Alexander as a mysterious woman whose tattoos contain clues alluding to a criminal conspiracy. He also has experience handling series reboots, previously working on the 2022 series Quantum Leap and 2021’s Kung Fu.

Kevin Low

Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Capcom’s 2024 action RPG sequel Dragon’s Dogma 2 has reached a major sales milestone, as the studio has announced that the game has sold 4 million copies worldwide.

This comes via a post on the game’s official X/Twitter page, which read, “Thank you to the 4 million Arisen around the world! We’re grateful to share the immersive fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 with you all, where freedom and adventure await,” additionally noting that these figures are as of 5 November 2025.

This milestone is especially impressive considering it’s already half the lifetime sales of the game’s predecessor, 2012’s Dragon’s Dogma, which combined with its expanded edition, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, took over a decade to reach, so the fact that its sequel took less than two years to hit the halfway point is a true testiment to the game’s success.

Unsurprisingly, fans took to social media to express their hopes for a Dark Arisen-style expansion for Dragon’s Dogma 2, begging Capcom not to abandon the game, which received its last update back in April this year. Judging by how well-received Dark Arisen was when it launched in 2013, it’s no wonder that fans wish for its sequel to get the same treatment.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 was released in March 2024, and although it was received well by critics, its appeal was hampered by a plethora of technical issues across PC and consoles, some that hasn’t even been fixed almost two years later, as seen by its current “Mixed” Steam review rating, with many players reporting that it feels unfinished and poorly optimised, some even accusing Capcom of abandoning the title.

By announcing its sales milestone, Capcom is at least acknowledging Dragon’s Dogma 2’s success and its fans. Whether this translates to more updates incoming to fix the game’s remaining issues, or even an expanded addition like Dark Arisen, that’s for the now 4 million Arise to wait an find out.

Kevin Low

Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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Ahead of its release in December 2026, Sony Pictures Entertainment has dropped a first look at its adventure film threequel Jumanji 3, which sees its returning cast decked out in their movie drip with a fitting tribute to Robin Williams, the late actor who starred in the original 1995 film.

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Taking to Instagram, the Jumanji team shared the first photo of its main cast, comprising Dwayne Johnson (Red Notice) as Dr Xander “Smolder” Bravestone, Kevin Hart (Central Intelligence) as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar, Jack Black (A Minecraft Movie) as Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon, and Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy) as Ruby Roundhouse, dressed up in their film outfits, which mirror those seen in its two predecessors, 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungl‪e and 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level.

Additionally, Johnson himself posted an image on Instagram of himself in character, revealing that this time around, he will be wearing a necklace containing the dice that was used in the 1995 movie, explaining that it was a way of “honouring Robin and this entire franchise that he started as we film our very last Jumanji“. Williams originally portrayed Alan Parrish in the first film in the franchise, a middle schooler who becomes trapped in the cursed Jumanji board game for 26 years.

Unlike the original Jumanji movie, which centred on a supernatural board game that releases jungle-based hazards on its players with every turn they take, the two modern film sequels transformed the concept into a video game format, where its characters get trapped inside the game and take on different avatars, forcing them to venture through its world to find a way out. 

It was also previously reported that the upcoming Jumanji film will be the franchise’s last, so we’ll see if the film can end the saga off on a high note when it releases in theatres on 11 December 2026.

Kevin Low

Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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