BioShock fans may be understandably curious about the fate of the next game in the series following leaks that BioShock 4 failed an internal review and Cloud Chamber studio head Kelley Gilmore was reportedly ousted by 2K Games as a result. However, Strauss Zelnick--the CEO of 2K Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive--has essentially promised fans that BioShock 4 is still on the way and it won't be canceled.

"It's going to come out," Zelnick told IGN. "That I can say hand on heart, without question ... We don't talk about how long our development cycles are. We have had some ups and downs along the way. That is accurate. And we have had changes in studio leadership. That said, we have very big shoes to fill on BioShock because of the legacy of Ken Levine, the legacy of what has gone before, which has been so successful. And we need to make sure that this experience is true to the BioShock DNA on the one hand, and a massive step forward on the other hand. That's always challenging. We think we're up to the challenge, but it has not been seamless."

The same report that noted BioShock 4's latest setback also indicated that a remake of the original BioShock was canceled earlier this year. 2K Games acknowledged the original report and called Cloud Chamber's BioShock 4 "good game," but reiterated its commitment "to delivering a great one."

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This year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in California and Universal Orlando in Florida will feature haunted houses devoted to Fallout and Five Nights At Freddy's--and while both are inspired by video games, both houses will lean into their respective live-action adaptations.

The theme parks haven't shared any of the footage of this year's HHN houses yet, but the creative team on both coasts has offered a few teasers about what fans can expect to see.

While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Universal revealed that Amazon Prime's Fallout series provided the HHN team with 3D models of Walton Goggins' The Ghoul to ensure that masks used in the attraction are identical to his face on the show. Universal Orlando's Lora Sauls also said that a teaser has been filmed, with "one of their characters for us to tease their second season in the house."

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No backdoors, no kill switches, no spyware. That's Nvidia's pledge after an accusation from the Cyberspace Administration of China, which asked Nvidia last week to provide documents about security vulnerabilities in Nvidia's H20 data center GPUs, specifically citing "backdoor" security risks. Nvidia responded officially with a blog post the company's chief security officer, David Reber Jr.

"Embedding backdoors and kill switches into chips would be a gift to hackers and hostile actors," Reber wrote. "It would undermine global data infrastructure and fracture trust in U.S. technology. Established law wisely requires companies to fix vulnerabilities--not create them."

The Cyberspace Administration of China's concerns stem specifically from the Nvidia's H20 GPU, which is made for the Chinese market and designed to comply with US export guidelines. Ars Technica notes that U.S. lawmakers are considering a Chip Security Act that would "require exported chips to be built with 'location verification,'" and "calls for an assessment of mechanisms to stop unauthorized use." In other words, a kill switch.

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There's been a lot of speculation about the cost of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some companies hoping that it will debut at $100 to open the door for more games to drop at that price. The current ceiling for gaming prices appears to be $80, but Strauss Zelnick--the CEO of Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive--doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic about raising the price for GTA 6.

"I think our approach may be a little bit different," replied Zelnick when asked about pricing GTA 6 at $80 during Take-Two's August 7 investor call. "We believe that any consumer experience is the intersection of the thing itself and what you paid for the thing. So our goal is to vastly exceed expectations. We want to put out the best entertainment on Earth, and we want to deliver more value than what we charge for it. We think we've generally speaking, gotten that right."

"Variable pricing has been the nature of this industry forever," added Zelnick. "You know, most Frontline releases will go out at a higher price, sometimes with special editions, and then over time usually the price is discounted to optimize for the largest possible market. And I don't think that's going to change anytime soon ... The rubric that informs us is really that of delivering more value than what we charge."

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Few disaster movies are as iconic--or successful--as 1996's Twister. The blockbuster flick is often credited with kicking off a wave of popularity for the disaster movie genre that rolled far into the 2000s. The film's 2024 standalone sequel, Twisters, looks to be replicating that success, raking in nearly $400 million worldwide and earning praise from critics. Soon, fans will be able to add both movies to their Blu-ray collections with an upcoming double feature 4K Blu-ray release, releasing August 26, that includes 4K cuts of both films, a collectible steelbook case, and tons of bonus materials. Preorders for the Twisters Double Feature Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray are available now for $45 at multiple online retailers.

Twisters Double Feature Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray $45 | Releases August 26

The Twisters Double Feature Limited Edition Steelbook includes both Twister and Twisters on 4K Blu-ray and digital formats with support for Dolby Vision HDR, plus Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 spatial audio. There's also a long list of bonus features, which we've listed out below. The Blu-rays come in a collectible steelbook case featuring cover and interior artwork from both films. Note that preordering means you won't pay until the item ships, and if the price happens to drop between now and August 26, you're entitled to the lower price.

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The Twisters Double Feature Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray offers a wealth of bonus content for both films, including commentary tracks, deleted scenes, documentaries, and more. Bonus material is presented in 1080p rather than 4K. Here's a look at all the special features:

Twister (1996)

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Reanimal Standard Edition

$40 | Release Date TBA

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Reanimal Deluxe Edition

$60 | Release Date TBA

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Reanimal Collector's Edition

$200 | Release Date TBA

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Reanimal is an upcoming horror game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, created by Tarsier Studios, the folks responsible for the Little Nightmares series. It follows a brother and sister as they explore a mysterious island in search of their missing friends, discovering all sorts of mutated animals and other abominations along the way. Based on the brief glimpses we've seen of the game through trailers, there's a strong emphasis on its chilling atmosphere and surviving tense moments. Reanimal does not yet have a release date, though preorders are open at most retailers. Three versions of the game are up for grabs, including a $40 standard edition, $60 Deluxe Edition, and a massive $200 Collector's Edition that's packed with physical extras.

Reanimal Preorder Bonuses

Since Reanimal doesn't yet have a firm release date, details about preorder bonuses are scarce. The Collector's Edition does make a mention of some sort of "Preorder DLC," though it's unclear what exactly this will be. Once more details become available, we'll be sure to update this section with specifics.

Reanimal Standard Edition $40 | Release Date TBA

The standard edition gets you the Reanimal base game on your platform of choice. Physical preorders are available for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. Digital preorders are also available.

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The $60 Reanimal Deluxe Edition features the base game, plus access to the Season Pass and post-launch DLC--though we don't know exactly what these in-game bonuses will include. Physical PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X preorders are available at Amazon. You can also preorder this version digitally on consoles or Steam.

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Reanimal is also getting a big $200 Collector's Edition that comes with everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus a bundle of physical collectibles. Here's what's included: the DLC and Season Pass, this edition gets you the following:

• Base game on your platform of choice
• Season Pass
• First post-launch DLC
• Pig statue (9.8 x 5.1 x 4.7 inches)
• Bucket mini statue (4.8 inches)
• Keychain
• Map poster
• Artbook
• Stickers
• Exclusive box

This version is available for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2. Preorders are live at Amazon.

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The Reanimal preorders don't end with just the game. There's also a selection of figurines available to preorder at the official Reanimal online store based on The Boy and The Girl protagonists, and various characters they'll meet throughout the game. These collectibles come in premium display boxes. They are estimated to launch on March 31, 2026. Here's a list of all the Reanimal figurines available to preorder:

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Studio Ghibli Movies: Steelbook Editions (Blu-ray + DVD)

Get many of Hayao Miyazaki's best films for only $16.

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If you're a Studio Ghibli fan, now's an ideal time to start or expand your Blu-ray collection. The distinctive, matching Steelbook Editions of most of the movies in the Japanese animation studio's filmography are on sale for exceedingly low prices at Amazon. Nearly all of animated movies written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki are featured in the promotion, including nine Blu-ray Steelbook Editions for roughly $16 each.

Seven of the best deals are on Studio Ghibli movies directed and written by Miyazaki: Spirited Away, Ponyo, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and Porco Rosso. More than a dozen Studio Ghibli Steelbook Editions are on sale for $19 or less, and all of them follow the same design aesthetics, which makes these vibrant collectible editions look great alongside each other on a display shelf. The list below is organized by price, from lowest to highest.

Studio Ghibli Movies: Steelbook Editions (Blu-ray + DVD)

• Spirited Away: Steelbook Edition -- $16.19 ($27)
• Ponyo: Steelbook Edition -- $16.19 ($27)
• The Tale of The Princess Kaguya: Steelbook Edition -- $16.19 ($27)
• Howl's Moving Castle: Steelbook Edition -- $16.29 ($27)
• Kiki's Delivery Service: Steelbook Edition -- $16.29 ($27)
• My Neighbor Totoro: Steelbook Edition -- $16.29 ($27)
• Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: Steelbook Edition -- $16.29 ($27)
• Porco Rosso: Steelbook Edition -- $16.29 ($27)
• The Secret World of Arrietty: Steelbook Edition -- $16.29 ($27)
• From Up on Poppy Hill: Steelbook Edition -- $17.89 ($27)
• When Marnie Was There: Steelbook Edition -- $17.89 ($27)
• Princess Mononoke: Steelbook Edition -- $18.43 ($27)
• The Wind Rises: Steelbook Edition -- $18.89 ($27)
• Earwing and the Witch: Steelbook Edition -- $20 ($27)
• Grave of the Fireflies: Steelbook Edition -- $22 ($27)
• Only Yesterday: Steelbook Edition -- $22 ($27)
• The Boy and the Heron: Steelbook Edition (4K) -- $30 ($45)

Studio Ghibli Steelbook Editions of movies written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Along with the seven Miyazaki-directed films for $16.29 or less, you'll find two of the other films he directed, The Wind Rises and Princess Mononoke, for below $19 each. Two of the three Ghibli films he wrote but didn't direct, are also up for grabs for cheap, with The Secret World of Arrietty priced at $16.29 and From Up on Poppy Hill discounted to $17.89.

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Cronos: The New Dawn is an upcoming third-person survival horror game from Bloober Team, the dev responsible for terrifying hits like the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Observer, and Blair Witch. Cronos is shaping up to be another nightmare-inducing adventure with a sci-fi twist that looks unlike anything the studio has made. Cronos takes place in a futuristic rendition of Eastern Europe where an event known as The Change has radically altered the landscape, which is now stalked by horrific, mutating creatures. Players take the role of the Traveler, who searches the twisted environment for rifts that connect back to 1980s Poland so they can rescue key people from the past on behalf of a mysterious group known as The Collective. Preorders are open ahead of its September 5 release, with two editions up for grabs--including a $60 standard edition and a $70 Deluxe Edition--both of which include their own exclusive extras. On top of that, preorders come with a selection of additional in-game content, as well as up to 48-hour early access to the game depending on which version you buy.

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Cronos: The New Dawn has several preorder perks available. All preorders include the following bonuses:

• 4x Pistol Ammo
• Small Health Pack
• 1000x Energy
• Unique Armor Skin

These preorder bonuses are included with the standard and Deluxe Editions on all platforms.

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Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (PC)

$33.59 (was $40)

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After a bit of a hiatus, Hot Shots Golf is making a triumphant return with Everybody's Golf Hot Shots. Releasing on September 5 for PS5, Switch, and PC, it's looking like a fresh take on the classic golf video game series, featuring simple controls, a variety of solo and multiplayer gameplay modes, and a long list of character customization options. While preorders are available on all platforms, PC players should consider preordering at Fanatical, where it's on sale for $33.59 (was $40). This is the best price we've seen for the upcoming game, and the discount is only available before launch. Preordering the game unlocks the playable Pac-Man character early. You'll also get an additional 5% off voucher for your next Fanatical purchase.

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As if that weren't enough, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots preorders are also eligible for Fanatical's Summer Bonus Drop deal, which gets you a random bonus prize when you spend $15 or more during Fanatical's Summer Sale event. The possible prizes include free game keys and bonus coupon codes. Grabbing the game at Fanatical gets you an official key redeemable via Steam.

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Writer-director Hideo Kojima has revealed the two deceased Hollywood legends that he would have enjoyed working with for one of his games. Speaking to IndieWire, Kojima singled out Steve McQueen (Bullitt, The Great Escape) and David Lynch (Twin Peaks).

Kojima said McQueen was his "childhood hero," and he's not giving up on the possibility of him showing up in a future project, even though the actor died 45 years ago. "If it were possible, even with CG, I would love for him to be in one of my games someday," he said.

Kojima went on to say that he had "always hoped" to cast Lynch in a video game of his. The visionary filmmaker and actor passed away earlier. Kojima was a big fan of his, saying he was "devastated" like so many others when Lynch died in January this year.

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Battlefield 6's open beta is available now in early access and while a lot of the sentiment thus far has been positive, the game is experiencing some issues that Battlefield Studios is aware of.

The studio has now published a list of known issues for Battlefield 6, but before getting into the specifics, the developer said fans should understand that a beta, by definition, is an unfinished product and was always expected to have issues.

As for the specific issues that Battlefield Studios is aware of, the developer said it knows players may be unable to ping enemies when using stationary weapons. Additionally, the animations for when characters attach to a zipline are bugged. Beyond that, the aim assist feature when players are close to smoke is a work in progress, the studio said. Another known issue is that players can sink into the ground after reviving a teammate.

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The Fortnite Battle Royale island looks a bit different in Chapter 6 Season 4, and that's largely thanks to an invasion of insect-like aliens that has taken over the middle part of the map in the new season. Where we typically have human or human-like NPCs to contend with as we battle other players, this season it's all about the bugs.

There are three major locations in particular that the bugs currently dominate: Ranger's Ruin, Demon's Debris, and, of course, The Hive. All three of those locations are full of bugs and bug stuff, and they're each governed by a bug queen who runs the local colony. Killing the queen will grant a mythic weapon and one of the new medallions, but unlike most past NPC bosses, the bug queens aren't just sitting around waiting to be murdered. You'll need to draw it out. And to do that, you'll need to find Hive Stashes.

What's a Hive Stash?

A Hive Stash, pictured above, is essentially just a new type of chest that is only found in bug-infested areas, and they're basically like rare blue chests but with added bonuses like a guaranteed boon. In any of the three locations listed above, opening Hive Stashes will anger the local queen--open enough of them while battling the little bugs, and the Queen will pop up for a boss battle.

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Elden Ring Nightreign just introduced an option for two-player duos, and now it looks like a new, more mysterious mode could be coming to developer From Software's multiplayer experiment: a ranked mode.

Dataminers on Reddit (via PC Gamer) who have combed through the files of the latest Nightreign update have revealed what looks to be a new mode that could come to the game in the future. It's called the Deep of Night and appears to be a ranked mode of sorts where victory can increase a player's rating, unlocking more challenging Depths in the process.

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"Victory will increase your rating, burnishing your Depth," a datamined description for the mode reads. "The darkness extends unto infinity."

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