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Pragmata takes a risk that other games need to follow

Pragmata bucks the trend of games refusing to let you make mistakes and is so much more enjoyable for it

Toho 'Godzilla officer' announces new Godzilla cinematic universe

Chief Godzilla Officer Keiji Ota says the company is planning a new Godzilla World franchise, not connected to current Godzilla movies.

🟩 Xbox, Multi-platform

Xbox Game Pass "Pick-Your-Own" Plan Being Considered, Report Says, As Further Discord Integration Teased

A new report claims that one of the ideas Microsoft is considering for Xbox Game Pass is a new "pick-your-own" plan that would allow players to create their own specific version of Game Pass featuring content and services they are interested in. At the same time, Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma teased that further integration of Discord could be on the way for Game Pass. Windows Central reported(https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-price-gets-a-massive-price-cut-call-of-duty-2026-will-not-be-included-details) that the long-term goal for Microsoft is to make Game Pass "more flexible," and that lines up with what Sharma previously said(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-pass-is-too-expensive-and-it-will-change-xbox-ceo-says/1100-6539369/). In a memo to staff, Sharma said her long term goal was to "evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system." In her memo, she said this will take time, as Microsoft conducts tests to find out what works best. How a potential "pick-your-own" plan might work in practice, including limitations and prices, remains to be seen. And there is no guarantee that such a program would ever be released. It could be something Microsoft is only experimenting with, or intentionally leaking to gauge interest(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/todays-game-pass-change-is-a-great-one-the-next-one-will-hurt/1100-6539533/). Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-pick-your-own-plan-being-considered-report/1100-6539544/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

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Xbox's Game Pass price cut shows its big bet on Call of Duty didn't pan out

The move is sensible and will be popular, but Microsoft's strategy for Game Pass and COD, and its Activision buyout, make less sense now

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We May Have Just Caught Our First Glimpse Of Queen Marika In The Elden Ring Movie

Several photos of the set of A24's Elden Ring(https://www.gamespot.com/games/elden-ring/) movie have been leaked, including images that hint at exactly which characters from the game will appear in the film (via Shortlist(https://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/exclusive-elden-ring-movie-photos-release-date-cast-director-a24)). Writer and director Alex Garland is currently filming a portion of the movie at the Greenwich Naval College in South London. The set is reportedly covered in mist from dry ice or fog machines, and several greenscreens can be seen in the external shots of the college--likely intended to leave room for animators and CGI artists to add the massive Erdtree to various shots in post-production. In one exterior shot showing set dressers preparing for filming, a box can be seen labeled "Leyndell Streets." Leyndell is the game's capital city, and is situated at the roots of the Erdtree, so it seems that the Greenwich Naval College serves as the set for Leyndell. A second container, labeled "Stormveil," can be seen in the photos. It appears to be holding an assortment of handmade brooms. In-game, Stormveil Castle is home to a major boss fight with Godrick the Grafted, a Demigod and distant relative of Queen Marika who, after fleeing Leyndell, takes up the taboo "art" of grafting, attaching body parts of other people to himself to increase his power. With Stormveil appearing to be confirmed as a location audiences will see in the film, it's certainly possible they'll get to see Stormveil Castle's grisly inhabitant in action, too. But Godrick's an optional boss in Elden Ring, so it's also possible the film may reference him without devoting an entire scene to him. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/we-may-have-just-caught-our-first-glimpse-of-queen-marika-in-the-elden-ring-movie/1100-6539550/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Passes Movie You've Never Heard Of To Become 2026's No. 1

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is now the No. 1 movie globally after surpassing a giant movie from China. Nintendo's animated movie has now grossed $752 million globally, which puts it ahead of the previous No. 1 movie, Pegasus 3 ($641 million). The Chinese movie was released in February in China, and if you've never heard of it, that makes sense. It's made 99.8% of its money from the Chinese market(https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/world/), with only $1.37 million from the US. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, meanwhile, has made money in most major markets globally, including $358.7 million from North America alone. Some of the movie's top international markets include Mexico ($49.6 million), the United Kingdom ($38 million), Germany ($30 million), Spain ($17.4 million), and France ($12.7 million). Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-passes-movie-youve-never-heard-of-to-become-2026s-no-1/1100-6539547/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

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007 First Light Is Borrowing Ideas From Some Of Hitman's Best Game Modes

IO Interactive has shared new details on its upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-james-bond-game-first-light-release-date-trailer-story/1100-6531773/), including a new mode that looks inspired by one of Hitman's best post-launch ideas. Called Tac-Sim, players will get to take on missions with various parameters, each one designed to test their 00 agents with increasingly challenging objectives. The mode sounds similar to Hitman's Escalation Contracts and Freelancer(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-major-free-update-just-made-this-game-from-2021-a-2023-goty-contender/1100-6511560/), and for added incentive, it includes an online leaderboard to see how you stack up against your fellow agents. Completing a Tac-Sim will also reward players with experience points that can be spent on gadget upgrades, outfits, and new weapons. To keep things interesting, "Game Changer" modifiers will task players with completing certain sub-objectives, like finding secret notes, taking on powerful enemies, and not firing any rounds. IO Interactive says that it plans to expand on Tac-Sim over time, creating new post-launch content for the game. Hitman's extra modes helped add hours of replayability to all three games in the World of Assassination trilogy, while Freelancer mode introduced roguelike elements to the experience that reinvigorated Hitman 3 at the time. It's not unsurprising to see these ideas resurface in 007 First Light, as it shares an open-ended approach to its mission structure that looks like it was directly inspired by Hitman. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/007-first-light-is-borrowing-ideas-from-some-of-hitman-best-game-modes/1100-6539548/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

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The Blood Of Dawnwalker’s Release Date And Other New Details Will Be Revealed Next Week

!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/22/01f4c6d0/thebloodofdawnwalker1.jpg.webp) Developer Rebel Wolves has announced a special livestream for its upcoming action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker(https://gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2025/06/08/vampire-rpg-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-gets-first-gameplay-trailer-and). Airing next week on April 28, the stream will reveal new details about the game, including its release date. The “Road to Launch” livestream airs at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET and will showcase new gameplay footage “with a particular focus on activities tied to the game’s open world,” explains game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz in a press release. The presentation will also debut a new story trailer, feature developer insights into the game's storytelling, and share the system requirements, among other announcements. The Blood of Dawnwalker was first teased in 2022, and it is an open-world action RPG set in 14th-century Europe during the Black Death. Vampires terrorize the continent, and players control Coen, a warrior who becomes a vampire-esque creature called a Dawnwalker. To save his family from a powerful vampire lord, he must utilize his vampiric abilities to battle nightmarish creatures. The game also places a heavy emphasis on choice-driven gameplay, such as forming uneasy alliances with other characters. The developer, Rebel Wolves, was formed by ex-CD Projekt Red developers who previously worked on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. For more on The Blood of Dawnwalker, check out our Gamescom 2025 preview(https://gameinformer.com/gamescom-2025/2025/08/21/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-is-more-than-the-witcher-with-vampires), where we learned the game is more than just “The Witcher with vampires.”

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🎮 Mario🎮 Miyamoto Reacts To Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Bad

Miyamoto Reacts To Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Bad Reviews: "It's Truly Baffling"

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has reacted to the critical reception to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, saying the negative opinions of the movie from critics were "truly baffling." As translated by Nintendo Patents Watch(https://bsky.app/profile/ninpatentswatch.bsky.social/post/3mk3h2w2jh226), Miyamoto told NDW(https://www.ndw.jp/mariogalaxymovie-interview-260422/) that critics were "even harsher" on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie than they were for 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie. He laughed and said he found this to be "rather odd." "We stepped in from another medium and did our best to help energize the film industry. And yet the very people who are supposed to champion the film industry are the ones being so negative; it's truly baffling," he said. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/miyamoto-reacts-to-super-mario-galaxy-movies-bad-reviews-its-truly-baffling/1100-6539545/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

Pokemon Champions Mega Stones Explained: How To Get And How To Use

If you are diving into Pokemon Champions(https://www.gamespot.com/games/pokemon-champions/) - the brand new battling bonanza on Switch - you will absolutely need to get to grips with Mega Stones. Introduced in Pokemon X & Y(https://www.gamespot.com/games/pokemon-x-y/), and brought back recently in Pokemon Legends Z-A(https://www.gamespot.com/games/pokemon-legends-z-a/), these fancy rocks are the key to Mega Evolution and are utterly essential in the current Champions meta. So, here’s everything you need to know. Table of Contents hide(https://www.gamespot.com) - What are Mega Stones in Pokemon Champions?(https://www.gamespot.com) What are Mega Stones in Pokemon Champions? Mega Stones are held items in the Pokemon video games that allow specific Pokemon to Mega Evolve. This temporary transformation physically alters the Pokemon’s appearance, and changes things such as stats, typing, and their ability. Several Mega Stones were first introduced in Pokemon X & Y back on the 3DS, before the titles Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire(https://www.gamespot.com/games/pokemon-alpha-sapphire-omega-ruby/) added more. While Mega Stones were in Pokemon Sun & Moon(https://www.gamespot.com/games/pokemon-sun-moon/), the mechanic didn’t return until Pokemon Legends Z-A for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Pokemon Legends Z-A introduced multiple new Mega Stones, and the Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mega Dimension DLC added even more. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-mega-stones-explained-how-to-get-and-how-to-use/1100-6539404/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)

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How The Pragmata Unknown Signal Secret Ending Works

Pragmata(https://www.gamespot.com/games/pragmata/) is a game chock-full of secrets. From exclusive rewards for completing Red Zones to alternate paths you can take across each and every sector, you only get a taste of the complete game if you follow the main story's path. Of course, regardless of how much time you put into your first playthrough, the story eventually comes to an end. While you might think that's the end of your adventure with Hugh and Diana, there are a couple of additional ways to continue playing. One of these ways is through Unknown Signal--an extension of your save file in Pragmata. Unknown Signal acts as a type of secret ending in Pragmata, but there are some things you need to know before you take it on. What is the Unknown Signal feature in Pragmata? To unlock Unknown Signal, you need to have beaten the Pragmata main story at least once. After seeing the credits roll, you'll get a couple of in-game messages at the main menu that explain the next steps you can take with the game. One of the new features you have access to is New Game Plus, which restarts the main story but allows you to keep all of your upgrades and gear. The enemies will be much tougher in this version of the story, giving you a new challenge to overcome. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pragmata-unknown-signal-secret-ending/1100-6539527/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)