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A passion for writing and gaming has propelled Scott down the path of content creation. When he isn't scouring every known source on the internet for information, he's a track addict vibing to music in the countryside of sunny Macedonia. Link up with Scott on Twitter and Steam.

Neil Gaiman, Netflix, The Sandman, Warner Bros. Discovery
Neil Gaiman reassures fans that The Sandman is safe amid Netflix cancellations and issues with WBD
”If there's a Netflix and nothing unforeseen and tragic happens to close the world or the show down, then there will be more Sandman” said...
by Scott Kostov published January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Apple, Meta Quest Pro, Metaverse
Apple is launching its ‘Reality Pro’ AR/VR headset in fall of 2023
After more than seven years of development and setbacks, Apple will be unveiling its new VR headset in the spring of 2023 and start shipping...
by Scott Kostov published January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

James Gunn, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Zack Snyder, Zack Snyder's Justice League
SnyderVerse fans calling for Warner Bros. to sell the DC franchise to Netflix
Zack Snyder is liking social media posts from the movement calling Warner Bros. Discovery to sell Zack Snyder's Justice League to rival Netflix
by Scott Kostov published January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, Microsoft, Starfield
Playtesters hype Starfield as the "biggest game" by Bethesda
This is the nth time we've heard of talks about Starfield blowing players away.
by Scott Kostov published January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

DC Studios, James Gunn
James Gunn teases unannounced DC TV series
DC Studios CEO James Gunn took to Twitter to sum up his busy day working on both the MCU and DCU, as well as a...
by Scott Kostov published January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Akela Cooper, Blumhouse Productions, M3GAN, Universal Studios
'M3GAN' writer hopes the uncut ”way gorier” version gets published
The version of M3GAN that premiered in theaters on January 6 has a PG-13 rating.
by Scott Kostov published January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron, Top Gun: Maverick
Avatar 2 overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as highest grossing release of 2022
After just three weeks at the box office Avatar: The Way of Water has topped $1.5 billion worldwide, becoming the ninth highest-grossing film of all...
by Scott Kostov published January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

Jim Ryan, PlayStation 5, Sony
Repair shops reveal fatal PS5 design flaw
Multiple hardware experts claim that using or storing your PlayStation 5 console vertically can lead to irreparable damage to the cooling system and even brick...
by Scott Kostov published January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

Discord, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Sony
Discord Voice Chat is coming to PlayStation consoles
Recent leaks from GitHub data miners show proof that Discord will soon become integrated with PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles.
by Scott Kostov published January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

PlayStation 5, Project Leonardo, Sony
Sony announces customizable PS5 controller
Following in the footsteps of Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony is creating a fully customizable controller with accessibility in mind.
by Scott Kostov published January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

Game Boy, Nintendo Switch, Sony
Nintendo Switch overtakes Game Boy as third best-selling console ever
Supply chain shortages are the only thing stopping the Nintendo Switch from becoming the most popular console worldwide.
by Scott Kostov published January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Game of Thrones, HBO Max, HBO's The Last of Us, Neil Druckmann
HBO’s The Last of Us massive budget is bigger than Game of Thrones'
HBO is reportedly breaking the bank to make sure their highly anticipated video game adaptation series Last of Us, lives up to the hype.
by Scott Kostov published January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

1899, Netflix
'1899' canceled after one season on Netflix
Seven weeks after season 1 debuted on ‌small screens powered by the streaming giant, Netflix has pulled the plug on further 1899 production.
by Scott Kostov published January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

National Treasure, Nicolas Cage
National Treasure 3 script awaits Nicolas Cage's approval
The long-awaited third installment of the National Treasure franchise is one step closer to a big-screen premiere according to original franchise star Justin Bartha.
by Scott Kostov published January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Assassin's Creed, Jeb Stuart, Netflix, Ubisoft
Netflix drops showrunner for Assassin's Creed adaptation
”A good, mutual time to move on” is how renowned screenwriter and showrunner Jeb Stuart explained the decision.
by Scott Kostov published January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Daniel Craig, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Netflix
'Glass Onion' Cast and Director discuss Muppets crossover
Netflix came into the year swinging with Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery pulling the numbers as the team is looking towards the next installment.
by Scott Kostov published January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Adil El Arbi, Batgirl, Bilall Fallah, David Zaslav, Warner Bros. Discovery
Final form Batgirl suit shown in backstage photos from the canceled movie
The new photos of the finished Batgirl costume appeared half a year after Warner Bros. pulled the plug on the Batgirl movie.
by Scott Kostov published January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

Kevin Smith, Mallrats, Mallrats 2
Kevin Smith reveals Mallrats 2 production to start this year
The sequel to the 1995 cult classic is finally ”seeing some traction with studios” according to director Kevin Smith.
by Scott Kostov published January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

Fire & Blood, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, HBO Max, House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon tops most-pirated TV shows list for 2022
While Warner Bros and HBO might not be thrilled that House of the Dragon is the most pirated show of 2022, it does signal a...
by Scott Kostov published January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

Naughty Dog, Neil Druckmann
The next Naughty Dog game will be structured like a TV Show
Neil Druckman recently revealed that his next project will closely resemble a TV Show rather than previous studio releases.
by Scott Kostov published December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

Netflix, The Witcher, The Witcher: Blood Origin
The Witcher: Blood Origin graded as "worst" Netflix Original show
While The Witcher: Blood Origin debuted as the #1 show on the platform, the feedback from the audience and critics hasn't been kind, to say...
by Scott Kostov published December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

Gran Turismo 7, Kazunori Yamauchi, PC, PlayStation 5, Polyphony Digital
Reports of Gran Turismo 7 PC port are invalid, says producer Kazunori Yamauchi
Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi clarifies his previous comments about Gran Turismo 7 coming to PC saying, ”we are not doing anything right now”.
by Scott Kostov published December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

HBO Max, HBO's The Last of Us, Naughty Dog, Pedro Pascal, Troy Baker
Troy Baker sets high expectations for Last of Us’s third episode
The actor who portrayed and voiced Joel in the Last of Us video game set the bar high for the upcoming third episode of the...
by Scott Kostov published December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

Capcom, Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Code Veronica
Capcom pulls the plug on Resident Evil Code: Veronica fan remake
Capcom has threatened to sue the team that spent more than 2 years working on an unofficial remake of the game.
by Scott Kostov published December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

Gran Turismo, Gran Turismo 7, Polyphony Digital, Sony, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Gran Turismo has sold more than 90 million copies as it turns 25
A quarter century as gaming’s foremost driving simulator amounts to over 90 million satisfied gamers according to Sony and Polyphony Digital.
by Scott Kostov published December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

Marvel's Spider-Man, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony's Spider-Man Universe, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Across the Spider-Verse looked to Avengers: Endgame for inspiration
Avengers: Endgame was apparently the inspiration for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse before Sony split it into two movies.
by Scott Kostov published December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

Netflix
The end is near for password sharing on Netflix
Account sharing seems to be a major issue for Netflix, but will this gamble backfire dramatically?
by Scott Kostov published December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

Nicolas Cage
Here’s why Nicolas Cage wants to do a musical
With over four decades of experience on the big screen, you would think Nicolas Cage’s rich portfolio would have every kind of movie in its...
by Scott Kostov published December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

Elon Musk, Twitter
PS3 hacker hired by Elon Musk to fix Twitter has quit
Less than a month into his 12-week internship, George Hotz announced his resignation after reading Twitter’s code and declaring ”this ain't it”.
by Scott Kostov published December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

MrBeast, Youtube
MrBeast sets new YouTube record for most subscribers gained in a week
The most popular YouTuber on the platform continues to break records without even knowing it.
by Scott Kostov published December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Cinematic Universe
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever shortlisted for 5 Oscar nominations
We are a month away from knowing the five official nominees in the 10 Oscar categories, but MCU’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is officially shortlisted...
by Scott Kostov published December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

DualSense Edge, Sony
The DualSense Edge will have a shorter battery life
Sony has confirmed that the company’s upcoming premium cross-platform gamepad will have an even shorter battery life than the DualSense PS5 controller.
by Scott Kostov published December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

God of War: Ragnarok, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Santa Monica Studio
PlayStation owners hail God of War: Ragnarok as Game of the Year
Santa Monica Studios gave us one of the best stories in God of War Ragnarok, as it rightfully won every PlayStation blog award it was...
by Scott Kostov published December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Alan Tudyk, Alexander Molony, David Lowery, Disney, Disney Plus, Ever Anderson, Jim Gaffigan, Jude Law, Molly Parker, Peter Pan & Wendy, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Toby Halbrooks, Yara Shahidi
Disney+ reveals first Peter Pan & Wendy teaser ahead of 2023 release
We just got a glimpse of Disney’s live-action adaptation of the 1953 animated classic, set to release in 2023 exclusively on Disney +
by Scott Kostov published December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Indiana Jones 5, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold
Indiana Jones 5 Director James Mangold debunks recent reports of ending reshooting
Mangold, who took over from Stephen Spielberg as director of the beloved Indiana Jones franchise, denied rumors of the film shooting another ending.
by Scott Kostov published December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

Elon Musk, Tesla, Twitter
Majority of Twitter users support Elon Musk stepping down as CEO of Twitter
"As the saying goes, be careful what you wish, as you might get it" were the words Musk tweeted after results showed that most of...
by Scott Kostov published December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

Evil Dead Rise, New Line Cinema, Sam Raimi, Warner Bros.
Boomstick’s return teased with new ”Evil Dead Rise” image
Fans can hardly wait for the newest installment of the Evil Dead Rise franchise in April of 2023, but Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema...
by Scott Kostov published December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

Epic Games, Federal Trade Commission, Fortnite
FTC orders Epic Games to pay over half a billion in Fortnite refunds and fines
A recent report by The US Federal Trade Commission claims Epic Games used manipulative in-app purchasing practices and violated children's privacy laws to do so.
by Scott Kostov published December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

Activision Blizzard, Overwatch 2
Blizzard is bringing back the Overwatch World Cup in 2023
After a 3 year hiatus, Blizzard has announced the return of the Overwatch World Cup.
by Scott Kostov published December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Nintendo Switch, Steam, Steam Deck, Valve
Steam Deck engineers promise improved display and battery life
Valve’s Steam Deck has disrupted the PC gaming market in many ways, but they don’t plan on putting all of their eggs in the performance...
by Scott Kostov published December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

20th Century Studios, Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron
Russian cinemas will screen pirated versions of Avatar: The Way Of Water
With Avatar: The Way Of Water being the biggest movie to come out at the end of 2022, Russian cinemas are resorting to piracy.
by Scott Kostov published December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

Activision Blizzard, Blizzard Entertainment, Diablo 4
New Diablo 4 Limited Collector’s Box priced at 100$ doesn’t include the game
You can now pre-order Blizzard’s new fancy collector’s edition, which includes a mousepad and cloth map but not a physical copy of the game.
by Scott Kostov published December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

Geoff Keighley, The Game Awards, Twitch
The 2022 Game Awards break viewership records with over 100 million people tuning in
The ninth edition of The Game Awards continued the trend of the event's record-breaking viewership numbers.
by Scott Kostov published December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

Capcom, Lady Dimitrescu, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR 2, Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil Village VR is coming to PlayStation’s VR2 as a free DLC
The VR version will be available for download to PS5 users who already own the game with the launch of PlayStation VR2.
by Scott Kostov published December 17, 2022December 17, 2022

Amazon Games, Crystal Dynamics, Embracer Group, Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, Unreal Engine 5
Amazon Games to publish next Tomb Raider game
One of the most beloved pieces of intellectual property in gaming is getting a sequel with backing from tech giant Amazon.
by Scott Kostov published December 17, 2022December 17, 2022

Activision Blizzard, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Fans are pleased by the reworked Shipment map coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with the latest update
15 years after its initial release, this remastered version of Shipment has players thrilled about the mid-season update to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2...
by Scott Kostov published December 16, 2022December 16, 2022

Vince McMahon, WWE
Vince McMahon reportedly planning WWE return despite mounting sexual assault accusations
People close to the 77-year-old McMahon have voiced his intentions of returning to a position of power within the WWE, despite a resurfacing of prior...
by Scott Kostov published December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

2K Games, LEGO, Sumo Digital
Lego "confirms" collaboration with 2K on soccer title
The latest images from a 2K- Branded LEGO Minifigure on a soccer pitch might confirm reports from February of LEGO and 2K reaching a license...
by Scott Kostov published December 14, 2022December 14, 2022