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Thief Franchise Expands to Comics with 'Pulse of Promise' Graphic Novel
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Thief Franchise Expands to Comics with 'Pulse of Promise' Graphic Novel

The new graphic novel, developed in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal, bridges the gap between Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age.

Jun 24, 2026
Knights of the Old Republic II: How it Deconstructed Star Wars Morality
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Knights of the Old Republic II: How it Deconstructed Star Wars Morality

Obsidian's RPG sequel bravely questioned the franchise's simple good versus evil narrative, even if its development struggles left it unfinished.

Jun 24, 2026
Toy Story 5 Producer Pleads for No Live-Action Remake
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Toy Story 5 Producer Pleads for No Live-Action Remake

Lindsey Collins and Andrew Stanton express strong opposition to Disney adapting the beloved animated series into live-action.

Jun 23, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Discusses Authentic Representation of Diverse Relationships
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Discusses Authentic Representation of Diverse Relationships

Naoki Hamaguchi explains the inclusion of background characters with diverse relationships as a means to enhance world realism.

Jun 23, 2026
Destiny 2 Team Pitched a 'Dream Daddy'-Inspired Dating Sim, But Management Said No
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Destiny 2 Team Pitched a 'Dream Daddy'-Inspired Dating Sim, But Management Said No

Internal game jam prototypes were shelved due to leadership's aversion to romance and silliness.

Jun 23, 2026
The Vampire Lestat Showrunner Discusses Deviations from Anne Rice's Novel
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The Vampire Lestat Showrunner Discusses Deviations from Anne Rice's Novel

Rolin Jones explains why changes to Lestat's early life were crucial for the series' narrative pacing and thematic depth.

Jun 22, 2026
Poppy Playtime Game Director Spills on 23,000 Hours of Steam Games
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Poppy Playtime Game Director Spills on 23,000 Hours of Steam Games

Bryce Clark, who directs Poppy Playtime, discusses his extensive gaming habits and PC software.

Jun 21, 2026
The Sunday Papers: Trans Segregation, Drone Training, and the Ultimate 'Girl' Game
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The Sunday Papers: Trans Segregation, Drone Training, and the Ultimate 'Girl' Game

This week's roundup features discussions on AI, gaming's historical art style, and personal reflections on games and life.

Jun 21, 2026
James Burrows, Visionary Director Behind 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' Dies at 85
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James Burrows, Visionary Director Behind 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' Dies at 85

A prolific television director with an unparalleled career in comedy, Burrows passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Jun 20, 2026