David Cronenberg’s 1981 classicScannersis getting a series at HBO Max set to be written by William Bridges (Black Mirror) and directed by Yann Demange (Lovecraft Country). Known for one of the most memorable scenes in ’80s horror, in which a man’s head explodes in a rain of gore on a stage before a stunned audience,Scannershas long been a cult favorite with its dose of Cronenberg’s sci-fi storytelling,great body horror, and endless gore....

Atomic Heartis an action role-playing game set in an alternate reality in the Soviet Union during the 1950s, where KGB agent Major P-3 investigates a mysterious facility filled with all kinds of danger.Atomic Heartis being developed and published by the Russian game studio Mundfish. Atomic Hearthas been in development for several years now, and it is set to release for PC, the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass....

Holiday seasons are some ofDead by Daylight’s most joyous occasions. Behaviour Interactive presentsmonth-long themed festivitiesfor the respective season, which may include new chapter or mid-chapter launches as well as uniquely themed cosmetics or items. Halloween is now nearly upon players andDead by Daylightis once again celebrating the festive season with a month of exciting events and releases. Today marks the beginning of October, and Behaviour has been quick to share a tentative schedule of events planned for particular days and spans of time throughout the month that players can look forward to....

Even though Hideo Kojima’s appearance at the recent Xbox Games Showcase event was shorter than many fans would’ve liked, there’s no denying its significance. Now thatKojima Productions’ schedule is startingto be officially confirmed, it’s clear that the studio is going to have a busy time on its hands over the next few years. With an exclusive project potentially namedOverdosein the works with Microsoft, andDeath Stranding 2’s existence being heavily rumored, the games that it releases next could make or break its reputation....

Summary Diablo 4now has pets, but the new feature is breaking the builds of some Necromancer players. One of the most anticipated features forDiablo 4players, pets are finally available in the game. Together with these allies,Diablo 4players can have an even more fun and dynamic experience, as they help collect resources obtained along the journey through Sanctuary. One of the most noticeable aspects ofDiablo 4’s release was the absence of pets, apopularDiablo 3feature....

Dr Disrespect is known for being a controversial figure in the online streaming community, but the most prominent is his mysterious ban fromTwitch. Since his move to YouTube, Dr Disrespect has largely kept out of major controversies, outside assorted hot takes and rage-quits, but what happened between him andTwitchremains a constant topic of discourse. This culminated in the threat of a lawsuit from Dr Disrespect, a matter that has now been concluded....

Summary BecauseDragon’s Dogma 2is a fantasy RPG, players will fight their way through its world alongside countless NPC companions. In this game, those companions come in the form of Pawns, which are fully customizable warriors that can be shared among players. They are great additions to the formula and really help setDragon’s Dogma 2apart from the crowd. However, they also lack any sort of unique identity, and that means they might fall a bit short for some....

Summary Techland updated itsDying Light 2: Stay Humancontent roadmap with some fairly ambitious plans, confirming that the post-apocalyptic action RPG will continue enjoying extensive support for the foreseeable future. The studio’s content preview arrived shortly afterDying Light 2update 1.12.2introduced a number of bug fixes and even some in-game store changes based on player feedback. October 4 will mark the 20-month anniversary of theDying Lightsequel. Much like its predecessor, the second installment in the franchise can be played solo, or with up to three other people....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis now over two years old, having been released in 2019, and fans have seen two newCall of Dutygames released since. However, of the last threeCall of Dutyreleases, it may beCall of Duty: Modern Warfarethat has been the most successful and most well-received.Call of Duty: Vanguardhas struggled in sales when compared to previous entries in the series, whileBlack Ops Cold Warfaced some barriers at launch, including a lack of multiplayer maps....

Launching for PC earlier this year,Evil Genius 2: World Dominationaimed to resurrect the cult-classic gameplay of its 2004 predecessor, tasking players with constructing elaborate secret lairs filled with villainous contraptions. Now, it seems developerRebellionis ready to bring its wacky simulator to a new audience of supervillains, confirming today that the game will launch on consoles later this year. RELATED:7 New Xbox Game Pass Games Are Available Now For those who missedEvil Genius 2’srelease earlier this year, the general premise sees players pick one of four dastardly supervillains, each coming with their own set of special abilities and perks....

Island Sanctuary has come out inFinal Fantasy 14’slatest patch. The content involves theWarrior of Lighthaving their own private island where they can farm, build, and explore. A huge part of all that one can do on the island involves gathering materials. These materials range from sand to wood and seeds. The wholeFinal Fantasy 14island can be interacted with to gather such items, as they are required for building, crafting tools, catching animals, and growing crops....

Fortnite’s Chapter 2, Season 4 is now available, filled with a variety of new challenges and skins for players. While exploring the newFortnitemap for all the Marvel-themed changes, players should keep an eye out for floating rings for the weekly challenges too. Floating Rings This isn’t the first timeFortnitefans have seen these floating ring challenges. In fact, the floating rings challenges have been around for a while now, like back inSeason 3, Week 5 at Steamy Stacks....

As you explore theUpper Cityto uncover thesecrets of Mount Qaf, you’ll find two vaults—one in the Day and one in the Night section. Although these rooms initially seem locked with unbreakable gates, you sense they hold valuable treasures. ThisPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownguide will show youhow to open these hidden roomsso you may loot the chests inside for some great rewards. Where Are the Secret Rooms in Upper City There are two hidden dungeons in the Upper City area, one in the Day section and another in the Night region....