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Looking forward to seeing what happens after that Season 4 finale. Hopefully, it picks up from how it ended with some explanations on how they survived/escaped.
Will definitely watch this. One of the greatest series of all time.
This fight wasn't the best but what a spectacle.
The crowd were brilliant, the atmosphere was unbelievable and Katie is simply one of the most inspirational humans, to say you want something so big and so extraordinary and to get it against all odds. The Irish did themselves proud, 82,000 people showing up for a female boxer, who'd have ever thought it (apart from her!).
A brilliant send off for an amazing woman.
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That's a horrendous change. I thought they were pushing for a future in streaming?
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PlayStation's September 3 double broadcast delivered more than two hours of trailers, release dates, and reveals across a main State of Play and a dedicated State of Play Japan episode. The headline moment was an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, but Square Enix also used the show to drop a free Final Fantasy Resonance demo. Here's everything announced across both broadcasts.
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PlayStation's September broadcasts featured trailers, release dates, gameplay reveals, and announcements across major upcoming titles.
Final Fantasy Resonance launched a free demo, while Final Fantasy VII Revelation received extended gameplay and an April 2027 release date.
Additional announcements included Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Monster Hunter expansions, and new PlayStation hardware.
The main State of Play opened with a live-action clip from the upcoming Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, ahead of its September 18 premiere.
Marvel's Wolverine followed with a final trailer before its September 15 launch, spotlighting Bolivar Trask's mutant-hunting program and the Sentinels it produced.
Ghost of Yotei announced a new single-player mode called Most Wanted, featuring run-based bounty hunts and a playable Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima, arriving October 1 alongside a Complete Edition of the game.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance received its first full trailer ahead of a 2027 launch, and Metro 2039 got new PS5 Pro gameplay footage with a February 4, 2027 release date confirmed.
Maneater 2 was revealed as a new entry in the shark RPG series, set in a resort called Neptune's Kingdom and launching in 2027.
Crimson Desert detailed its Charting the Unknown story DLC, out October 15, and a LEGO PlayStation set modelled after the original console goes on sale October 4 for $179.99.
Gundam Rogue Orbit confirmed a March 5, 2027 release date, while indie horror title Hunter's Moon, set during 17th-century English witch trials, was announced for October 26. Uncanyon, the next game from Maquette developer Graceful Decay, was revealed as a reality-bending isometric puzzle game launching in 2027.
Double Fine's Keeper arrived on PS5 the same day as the broadcast, and Konami showed a new trailer for its action RPG Rev. Noir alongside a fresh reveal, Rhapsody in Scarlet, a jazz-inspired action game set in 1920s New York with no release window yet.
Elsewhere, Mycopunk is heading to the PS5 Game Catalogue later this year; PlayStation's classics catalogue will add Mega Man X Command Mission this month and Dino Crisis 2 and a Ratchet & Clank title later in 2026, and Saros detailed its free Zenith update, adding a boss rush mode and new accessibility options.
Gran Turismo 7 outlined its two-part Spec IV update arriving in October and December, with more details due at the World Series event on October 3.
Until Dawn 2 got a new trailer and a January 28, 2027 release date, and Sony revealed limited-edition Grand Theft Auto VI DualSense controllers launching alongside the game on November 19.
State of Play: Japan
The Japan-focused broadcast opened with a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, showcasing its roster of over 130 characters.
A remake of the original Fate game was also shown, featuring overhauled character graphics and an expanded scenario, arriving January 28, 2027, the same day as Until Dawn 2.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World got a new trailer ahead of its December 3 launch, continuing the franchise's monster-taming spinoff line.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance producer Ryozo Tsujimoto joined the broadcast to detail a new area called the Skybound Eyrie, a new Boost Action mechanic, and additional Elder Dragons, including one newly revealed monster.
A hands-on demo for the expansion is planned for Tokyo Game Show 2026. Bandai Namco also detailed winter DLC for Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad centred on new characters.
Check out all the trailers at the link below
https://idlechatter.co.uk/community/games-hub/showcases?event=13
Title: Halloween: The Game
Platform: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Released: 08 Sep 2026
Developer: Illfonic
Publisher: Illfonic, Gun Interactive
Co-op: No
ESRB rating: M - Mature
Overview: On Halloween night, 1978, no one is safe from Michael Myers. Become the Boogeyman or fight back against the face of evil itself in Halloween.
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Themes: Action, Horror, Survival
Player perspectives: Third person
Game engines: Unreal Engine 5
Franchises: Halloween
Keywords: asymmetrical survival horror
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish (Spain), Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)
Alternative names: Halloween, start_protected_game.exe
Official links: xbox.com · store.steampowered.com · store.playstation.com · facebook.com · youtube.com · twitch.tv · reddit.com · x.com · instagram.com · halloweengame.com · epicgames.com · en.wikipedia.org · igdb.com
Title: Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platform: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Released: 08 Apr 2027
Developer: Square Enix Creative Studio I
Publisher: Square Enix
Co-op: No
ESRB rating: RP - Rating Pending
Overview: As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, the final battle against Sephiroth begins.
A meteor mars the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage. Now, Cloud and his companions must stand against this chaos to not only decide the planet's fate, but bring a legendary conflict to its conclusion.
In the final chapter of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, the scale has never been larger and the stakes have never been higher. Take to the skies and explore a boundless world, fight alongside a fully assembled party, master strategic and dynamic combat, and prepare yourself for the climactic finale.
A vast planet awaits. Everything leads here.
Storyline: A meteor mars the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage.
As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation and their nemesis Sephiroth nears godhood, Cloud Strife and his companions take to the skies aboard the airship Highwind and set forth to face their final battle, with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance.
Game modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Open world
Player perspectives: Third person
Game engines: Unreal Engine 4
Franchises: Final Fantasy
Collections: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy
Languages: French, German, English, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)
Alternative names: FF7R3, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Final Fantasy VII Remake 3: Revelation, Final Fantasy 7 Remake 3: Revelation, FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION
Official links: xbox.com · youtube.com · square-enix.com · facebook.com · nintendo.com · store.epicgames.com · store.playstation.com · en.wikipedia.org · store.steampowered.com · igdb.com
Watched this last night which was the perfect watch. It's a light hearted, pleasant riff on the whodunit genre, with a great cast - both the humans and the voice acting - and a reasonably solid plot to keep your attention throughout its running time. The characterisation of the sheep is great and it's very well shot overall. Great family/easy weeknight kind of watch.
The new season just started at the weekend. It's a bit far-fetched in the smarts of the terrorists etc, but it's a watchable, all-action season so far.
Soderbergh back to close his best, in my opinion. A twisty, spy movie with a good cast, more based on relationships and deception than explosions and car chases. Probably a good fit for the audience that enjoys the Slow Horses books or show - a bit drier than those, but still not without humour.
The IGN review for this is interesting. The reviewer finished the game three times!
So apparently the game is time-limited within the game world. Time is a resource. Levelling up and quests eat up this time. Standing around doing sod all outside of a quest doesn't. Apparently, this is a really good game mechanic that forces you to play through the game again, as you can't see or do everything in one playthrough.
Parry system apparently takes a few hours to master.
The daytime as a human and the nighttime as a vampire are interesting mechanics. Didn't realise some of the Devs who used to work on Witcher 3 worked on this.
Will go onto my backlog, which is already too long to play one day
Chelsea also failed to sign Lamine Camara, the deal was agreed, paperwork exchanged but Monaco did not give final confirmation to the transfer and once a revised agreement was reached with Everton over Balogun, they the Balogun deal fell through and it was too late for Chelsea to revive the Camara deal because the 11pm transfer deadline had passed and Monaco had not signed a deal sheet to enable an extension.
This is really a low-risk, high-reward for the Rams: if it doesn't work the cost to them is minimal; if it does, there may be another championship on the horizon.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football.
The 39-year-old's last appearance for Argentina was the World Cup final defeat by Spain. It was Messi's sixth appearance at a World Cup and one in which he became only the second player (after Brazil's Cafu) to appear in three men's World Cup finals, having won the previous edition in 2022 and been a runner-up to Germany in 2014.
Messi's astonishing international career was of course about so much more than just statistics - both on and off the field - but, nevertheless, with him finally now stepping away from the Argentina team for good after 21 years, it is worth detailing just how extraordinary his numbers really were.
He played for Argentina 207 times and scored 125 goals, with Ronaldo of Portugal (233 games and 146 goals) the only man ahead of him on either metric.
A remarkable 21 of those goals came at the World Cup and 14 at Copa America, meaning Messi scored more goals for Argentina at major tournaments than Diego Maradona scored in total for the South American nation (35 to 34).
Fifteen of his goals at the World Cup came after turning 35 years old, with only Mbappe (22) and Klose (16) bettering that figure among all players at any age in the competition's 96-year history.
Overall, he played at six World Cups and seven editions of Copa America, winning the former once (in 2022) and the latter twice (in 2021 and 2024).
His debut came in a friendly in August 2005, when he was sent off against Hungary after less than two minutes (one of two red cards he received for Argentina) and over the course of his time with Argentina he had 187 different team-mates, with one born in 1972 (Roberto Abbondanzieri) and another born in 2007 (Franco Mastantuono).
One of my favourite songs, covered by one of my favourite performers.
Some very obvious references to the games in it, but I still think it looks better than any of the previous Resident Evil movies.
Beware the monster. A little Predator nod there with the mud, I wonder?
One of my favourite books of the last 10 years.
My only mild concern is that the trailer seems to imply a lot more action than I remember the book being about.
Alien, for me, nothing comes close.
Rockstar Games has recently announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will not feature microtransactions or generative AI at its launch, scheduled for November 19, 2026. This news came during a discussion with Kinda Funny Games, where the developers aimed to clarify some of the gaming community's concerns.
During a preview event, Kinda Funny's Andy Cortez directly asked Rockstar about the possibility of in-game purchases using real money. The answer was a clear "no," indicating that players will not face any monetization strategies that allow for such transactions. This is a relief for many fans who have been eagerly awaiting the next installment in the beloved franchise, especially after a long 13-year wait.
Additionally, Greg Miller from Kinda Funny inquired about the use of generative AI in the game, to which Rockstar responded that there would be "no AI" incorporated into GTA 6. This decision is particularly noteworthy, as generative AI has been a contentious topic in the gaming industry, often leading to mixed reactions from players.
While the absence of microtransactions and generative AI is certainly good news, it's important to note that Rockstar will be offering an Ultimate Edition of the game for £89.99/$99.99. This edition, which is £20/$20 more than the standard version, will include exclusive content such as cosmetic packs, vehicles, and access to specific shops like the Electric Fang tattoo parlor and Stock 305 clothing store. Players who purchase the standard edition will have the option to upgrade to the Ultimate Edition separately.
The Ultimate Edition bonuses will be integrated throughout the game's narrative, enhancing the experience for those who choose this option. However, for players who prefer to stick with the standard edition, it appears that the core gameplay will remain free from additional monetization tactics.
Really enjoyed it. Took my teenage daughters to see it and it hit the mark exactly for a blockbuster/popcorn movie.
We brought TV legend Shaun Wallace, better known as The Dark Destroyer, down to Cobham to take on members of his beloved Chelsea FC. Can anyone, from Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, to Levi Colwill and Reece James defeat him?