PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for August has leaked

As regular as clockwork, Dealabs has leaked the upcoming PS Plus lineup for August. The three titles reportedly coming to the PlayStation’s new look Essential tier are Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (PS4/5), Yakuza: Like A Dragon (PS4/5) and Little Nightmares (PS4). Dealabs has consistently posted the correct PlayStation Plus titles in advance of Sony’s…

Eidos Montreal founder slams decline of Square Enix’s Western studios as “train wreck in slow motion”

Stephane D’Astous, founder and former boss of Deus Ex developer Eidos Montreal, has described Square Enix’s handling of its Western studios as a “train wreck in slow motion” in an explosive new interview. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, D’Astous criticised Square Enix’s past management of its various Western studios and suggested the recent sale of Eidos Montreal…

Roblox has removed its “oof” sound of death

The famous “oof” sound from Roblox, which was comically played whenever you met your maker, is no more. The developer revealed its removal yesterday, stating that this move is due to a “licensing issue”. In its place, the company has now added a “replacement default sound”. Read more /format/jpg/quality/80/KeyArt-Scene-Blog-Banner-Books-HD-1024×576.jpg” title=”Roblox has removed its “oof” sound…

Independence Day director Roland Emmerich is making a gladiatorial epic for Peacock

This is a picture from Independence Day’s sequel, but you get the idea. Roland Emmerich, the director behind disaster movies such as Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow, and Moonfall, is making a “gladiatorial epic” series for NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock. The show, which will be titled Those About to Die, is based on the…