entertainmentThursday, September 10, 2026
The day's biggest story is a console loyalty shift: Kojima Productions' espionage game 'Physint' is now an Xbox Game Studios title after Sony stepped away. Meanwhile, Rockstar explained why GTA 6 won't chase headlines, and SUNSOFT is back with a retro collection.
Two stories today turned on unexpected publisher decisions, one a major franchise pivot and the other a nostalgic throwback.
Sony stepping away from Kojima's 'Physint' and Xbox picking it up is a genuine surprise. The game's future is now tied to Microsoft's publishing arm, which changes its distribution and marketing calculus entirely.
SUNSOFT's second retro collection lands on modern platforms in December, with physical editions in Japan. It's a small announcement but signals continued interest in reviving 80s arcade and console libraries.
Rockstar and a veteran producer both offered blunt assessments of how the industry actually works right now.
Rockstar's head of development said GTA 6 avoids topical real-world events because the game's long development cycle makes them risky. That's a practical constraint, not a political statement, but it explains the game's famously apolitical tone.
Producer Daren Smith argues the film industry's collapse isn't a surprise but a predictable outcome. His advice to producers: don't wait it out, adapt proactively. It's a grim but grounded take from someone inside the business.
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A review of Argento's new album "Miraggi," which draws inspiration from the Tuscan coast. The music is described as sultry Balearic, blending new age, downtempo, and jazz fusion elements with breathy flutes, lithe basslines, and windswept chimes to create an immersive summer atmo
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A review of Black Bananas' first album in 12 years, highlighting frontwoman Jennifer Herrema's eclectic musical style. The piece compares her discography across Royal Trux, RTX, and Black Bananas to the experience of tuning an FM radio dial, noting a blend of classic rock, retro
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ABC has officially denied rumors that it plans to cancel "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" at the end of its current season. A spokesperson for ABC Entertainment stated that reports regarding the show's future are inaccurate and purely speculative, clarifying the situation after multiple medi
Beloved Fantasy Book Series Redfall Officially Returns in 2027www.polygon.com
The Redwall fantasy book series, created by the late Brian Jacques, is returning with a new final installment titled "Orphans of Mossflower." Scheduled for release in 2027, this marks the first entry in the series 15 years after Jacques' death. The announcement confirms the conti
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A scathing review of Edoardo De Angelis' film "The Fire Within You," describing it as an overwrought and noisy family drama set on Christmas Eve. The critic argues that the director mistakenly portrays a monstrous mother figure as sympathetic, resulting in a noxious and insuffera
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Los Angeles Police are investigating an incident where a 35-year-old man was spotted trespassing at Quentin Tarantino’s Hollywood Hills mansion. The alleged prowler, described as clad in black with a thin build, was reported around noon on Wednesday in the 7400 block of Woodrow W
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