https://geekyonai.com/en/ Latest video game, anime, manga, movie, comic and hardware news. Updated every 4 hours. en-US © GeekOnAI Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:16:45 GMT GeekOnAI Worker 240 https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789352190705-blizzard-announces-diablo-netflix-series-and-starcraft-shoot https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789352190705-blizzard-announces-diablo-netflix-series-and-starcraft-shoot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:16:30 GMT Blizzard Entertainment used the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony to announce multiple major projects spanning its core franchises. The announcements include an animated series for Netflix, a long-term release schedule for a new shooter, and expanded content for its flagship massively multiplayer online game. Diablo Animation and Starcraft Shooter Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard, announced an exclusive animated series based on the Diablo franchise developed for Netflix. "As a huge fan of D... Gaming Blizzard Entertainment Diablo World of Warcraft Starcraft BlizzCon 2026 Netflix MMO GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789337638114-blizzard-announces-diablo-5-for-2029-and-warcraft-3-campaign https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789337638114-blizzard-announces-diablo-5-for-2029-and-warcraft-3-campaign Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:13:58 GMT Blizzard announced Diablo 5 for a spring 2029 release during BlizzCon 2026. The company confirmed that the next mainline entry in the action role-playing franchise will launch on PC and consoles. Alongside this announcement, Blizzard outlined significant changes to the future support model for Diablo 4. Diablo 4 Support Model Shift Diablo 4 will no longer receive paid expansions following the release of Lord of Hatred. Blizzard will instead transition to a model of free narrative bridge updat... Gaming Blizzard Diablo 5 Diablo IV Warcraft 3 Reforged BlizzCon 2026 PC and consoles Free update GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789323058097-valve-steam-frame-vr-headset-leak-and-indie-discovery-guide https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789323058097-valve-steam-frame-vr-headset-leak-and-indie-discovery-guide Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:10:58 GMT Valve has faced an accidental hardware leak regarding its unannounced virtual reality headset. Linus Media Group's secondary channel ShortCircuit published and quickly removed an embargoed first-impression video. The footage covered the unboxing, setup, physical fit, and range test of the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset. Steam Frame Hardware Details The leaked video confirmed that the Steam Frame controllers rely on replaceable batteries instead of built-in rechargeable cells like the older V... Filtraciones Valve Steam Frame Steam SteamVR Steam Next Fest Indie Games GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789308482610-avengers-new-member-joins-and-chris-evans-reflects-on-civil https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789308482610-avengers-new-member-joins-and-chris-evans-reflects-on-civil Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:08:02 GMT The Avengers roster is expanding this week with a brand-new member joining the team. This addition arrives as part of an operation that teams the heroes with a real-world celebrity to face persistent threats like Ultron. Roster Addition and Celebrity Team-Up According to ScreenRant, the new member joins the active lineup this week. The narrative deployment involves a crossover effort featuring a public figure who assists the team in the field. The mission specifically targets high-level antag... 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Gaming PlayStation Xbox Hideo Kojima Physint PlayStation Plus Industry trends Subscription services GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789264318421-nintendo-switch-2-physical-games-to-support-new-32gb-cartrid https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789264318421-nintendo-switch-2-physical-games-to-support-new-32gb-cartrid Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:51:58 GMT Shift Up has confirmed the existence of 32GB physical cartridges for the Nintendo Switch 2, as revealed by the upcoming physical release of Stellar Blade. The Nintendo Switch 2 previously only utilized 64GB cartridges, leading publishers to use 'Game-Key Cards' that require digital downloads. The new 32GB cartridge option provides a cost-effective alternative for games that do not require 64GB of storage space. Publishers can now distribute games under 32GB entirely on physical media without ... 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Gaming Grand Theft Auto Rockstar Games Take-Two Interactive Industry news Legal disputes GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789259292898-playstation-backs-away-from-kojima-s-physint-and-sony-sales https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789259292898-playstation-backs-away-from-kojima-s-physint-and-sony-sales Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:28:12 GMT PlayStation has parted ways with Hideo Kojima regarding the stealth-action project Physint. According to a report from Jason Schreier, PlayStation stepped away from the title due to budget concerns and timed exclusivity factors. This decision led Kojima Productions to partner with Xbox for the development of Physint. At the same time, new sales data from Alinea Analytics highlights physical disc revenue shares for major PlayStation exclusives ahead of Sony's planned physical disc production w... Filtraciones PlayStation Kojima Productions Xbox Hideo Kojima Sony Industry news GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789257153041-star-wars-eclipse-confirmed-alive-and-zero-company-update-1 https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789257153041-star-wars-eclipse-confirmed-alive-and-zero-company-update-1 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:52:33 GMT Lucasfilm Games confirmed that both Star Wars Eclipse and the KOTOR remake remain active projects. The studio included the titles in a recent sizzle reel. This appearance addresses long-standing cancellation rumors. Meanwhile, Bit Reactor released update 1.1 for Star Wars Zero Company on August 27, 2026. The patch applies to the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions of the game. Studio History and Project Origins Bit Reactor originally pitched a turn-based strategy game set in the Titanfall u... Gaming Star Wars Zero Lucasfilm Games Bit Reactor Star Wars Eclipse Patch notes GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789242286903-colorful-and-aoostar-launch-new-amd-ryzen-ai-max-pro-495-sys https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789242286903-colorful-and-aoostar-launch-new-amd-ryzen-ai-max-pro-495-sys Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:44:46 GMT Hardware manufacturers Colorful and AOOSTAR released new workstation systems built around the AMD Gorgon Halo Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor. The hardware rollout brings high-capacity unified memory configurations and integrated high-end graphics to the mini PC and mobile workstation market. Colorful Systems Colorful introduced two distinct hardware products using the new AMD architecture. The Lingchuang Mini Pro mini PC includes configurations with up to 196 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 unified memor... Filtraciones AMD Colorful AOOSTAR Mini PC Hardware GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789227389422-microsoft-windows-11-preview-features-and-new-xbox-gaming-re https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789227389422-microsoft-windows-11-preview-features-and-new-xbox-gaming-re Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:36:29 GMT Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 preview builds alongside a slate of September content additions for the Xbox ecosystem. The software giant released preview builds 26100.9539 and 26200.9539 to users in the Release Preview Channel. These builds introduce several operating system updates, including Emoji 17.0 integration and custom key remapping. At the same time, Xbox Wire detailed the current software and game releases for the platform. Windows 11 Preview Updates The new builds incorpo... 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Anime Dragon Ball Dragon Ball Daima Burger King Clan GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789182837394-playstation-5-exclusive-wolverine-launches-amid-sony-industr https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789182837394-playstation-5-exclusive-wolverine-launches-amid-sony-industr Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:13:57 GMT Insomniac Games released Wolverine exclusively on PlayStation 5 this September. The release arrives during a period of corporate turbulence for Sony. Review scores remain divided across gaming outlets. Meanwhile, the publisher faces ongoing industry fallout. Sony recently saw a major partner project depart to a rival platform, while navigating broader software troubles and an upcoming shift away from physical media. Critical Reception for Insomniac's Wolverine Reviews for Wolverine show clear... Gaming PC PlayStation 5 Insomniac Games Wolverine Xbox Hideo Kojima Physint Console exclusive GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789082462444-switch-2-adds-metroid-ravenous-pikmin-4-and-monster-hunter-w https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789082462444-switch-2-adds-metroid-ravenous-pikmin-4-and-monster-hunter-w Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:21:02 GMT Nintendo detailed its software lineup for the upcoming months during a broadcast on Wednesday. The company scheduled several major first-party and third-party games for the Switch 2 through early 2027. The announcements confirm release dates for a new 2D Metroid title, an expanded version of Pikmin 4, and Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds. Metroid Ravenous arrives in January Nintendo scheduled the release of Metroid Ravenous for January 28, 2027. The game is a direct 2D sequel to Metroid Dread an... 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Gaming PC Kojima Productions Xbox PlayStation Hideo Kojima Tactical espionage GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789064881032-steam-deck-beta-update-adds-big-art-mode-and-custom-screensa https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789064881032-steam-deck-beta-update-adds-big-art-mode-and-custom-screensa Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:28:01 GMT Valve released a new Steam client beta update today. The software patch brings a fresh set of visual options and navigation tools to SteamOS devices and Big Picture Mode setups. Users can now test these features by opting into the beta branch through their hardware settings. Big Art Layout The home screen receives a new display option called Big Art mode. This layout emphasizes high-resolution cover graphics and background artwork for individual titles in the library. Navigation changes to ac... Gaming Steam Deck Valve SteamOS Beta update GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789058052515-nintendo-switch-2-adds-docked-vrr-support-and-retroid-unveil https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789058052515-nintendo-switch-2-adds-docked-vrr-support-and-retroid-unveil Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:34:12 GMT Nintendo has released firmware version 23.0.0 for the Switch 2, officially enabling Variable Refresh Rate support during docked play. Simultaneously, hardware manufacturer Retroid has officially unveiled the Pocket Duo, a specialized portable device featuring a dual-screen configuration targeted directly at emulation and legacy software enthusiasts. Docked VRR Integration The newly deployed Switch 2 firmware requires an accompanying hardware update for the system's television dock to activate... 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Gaming Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Welcome Tour Firmware update GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789027989493-sony-reveals-ps-plus-extra-and-premium-games-for-september-2 https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789027989493-sony-reveals-ps-plus-extra-and-premium-games-for-september-2 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:13:09 GMT Sony has revealed the complete lineup of titles heading to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for September 2026, anchored by the console debut of RuneScape: Dragonwilds as a day-one addition. The monthly drop brings a mix of recent multiplatform releases, day-one indies, and retro classics distributed across staggered release dates throughout the month. Extra Tier Lineup The mid-tier catalog expands with eight titles spanning action, sports, simulation, and tactical genres. RuneSca... 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Anime Dragon Quest Square Enix Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5 Classic HD remaster GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1788998160945-steam-api-game-leaks-age-verification-rule-and-latest-gpu-st https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1788998160945-steam-api-game-leaks-age-verification-rule-and-latest-gpu-st Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:56:00 GMT Valve’s Steam platform is grappling with a combination of security slip-ups, regional compliance mandates, and shifting hardware trends. An API misconfiguration recently exposed unannounced titles through achievement data, a strict new credit-card-only age verification system has rolled out in targeted markets, and the August hardware survey metrics have pinpointed a significant shift in desktop graphics card adoption. API Security Flaw Exposes Unannounced Games Third-party tracking service E... 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Gaming PC Fallout 4 Nexus Mods PC gaming Modding GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1788958973104-steam-achievement-leak-reveals-kingdom-hearts-4-worlds-and-p https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1788958973104-steam-achievement-leak-reveals-kingdom-hearts-4-worlds-and-p Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:02:53 GMT A major data leak via Steam's application programming interface has exposed achievement lists for several unannounced and upcoming video games, including *Kingdom Hearts 4* and *Persona 6*, on the tracking platform Exophase. Steam API Configuration Error Mike "x3sphere" Bendel, owner of Exophase, confirmed that the data breach stemmed from a Valve error that inadvertently made private achievement listings accessible through the public API. Automated tracking bots scraped the data before devel... Gaming Kingdom Hearts 4 Persona 6 Valve Steam Exophase GeekOnAI — Video game, anime and geek culture news https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1788958501081-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-and-accessories-sell-out-ins https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1788958501081-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-and-accessories-sell-out-ins Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:55:01 GMT Preorders for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition hardware went live across major US and UK retailers following a dedicated Direct presentation, selling out within minutes and instantly appearing on eBay with significant markups. Pricing and Hardware Lineup The special-edition Switch 2 console is priced at $519.99 and is scheduled for release on October 29. Accompanying the console are several branded peripherals. The commemorative Pro Controller is priced at $99.99, while... 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