Metroid Dread Update Adds Harder & Easier Difficulties

Nintendo is not done with Metroid Dread. The highly acclaimed game is getting two new difficulty settings as well as a boss rush mode.
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This harder setting is not just a simple bump in enemy health. It’s one-hit kill mode is called Dread Mode where any type of damage results in death. But this comes alongside a Rookie Mode for newer players that has faster health regeneration, but Nintendo didn’t specify if it c

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Godzilla Minus Zero will see the titular kaiju return with a refined design and improved abilities, according to director Takashi Yamazaki. While the monster won’t undergo a massive physical evolution, Yamazaki confirmed that Godzilla will have greater control over its core destructive power in the upcoming sequel.Addressing the monster’s appearance, Yamazaki shared that fans can expect an even more intimidating presence on screen. “I would say it’s cer

"Do you honestly think you'd have done anything different?" Briarcliff Entertainment has debuted the first official trailer for Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, a dark comedy film based on a true story from the early 2000s. Written and directed by filmmaker Thane Economou, this film is based on the memoirs of and focused on Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, as played by Kal Penn. It's also about the infamous death of American model, actress, TV personality Anna Nicole Smith - who passed at age 39 in 2007 due to combin

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Negan returns to The Walking Dead in the new trailer for The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival. The iconic Savior will be playable when the game launches this September.TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media revealed Negan during the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 Showcase. He joins Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne on the playable roster. The game is inspired by AMC’s The Walking Dead and its All-Out War storyline.The 48-second trailer video shows Nega

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Ice Cream Man has confirmed home entertainment release dates, including digital, Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD. Eli Roth’s horror comedy will arrive on digital first, followed by physical releases in October and November.The film will be available to buy or rent digitally on September 22, 2026, through Paramount Global Content Distribution. The physical releases will follow with Blu-ray and DVD on October 20. A Limited 4K UHD & Blu-ray Collector’s E

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A new Avengers: Doomsday rumor has reportedly revealed the connection between Doctor Doom and Tony Stark. The upcoming superhero epic is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo.According to insider James Mack, it appears Avengers: Doomsday may not actually feature any real connection between Tony Stark/Iron Man and Victor von Doom in the movie. Previously, many believed that there might be an explanation for why Stark and Doom share the same face.
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Veteran actor Samuel Monroe Jr., known for his debut role in the 1993 classic Menace II Society, died on August 26, 2026. He was 52 years old.His mother Joyce Patton shared the tragic news on her Facebook page. “I want to thank all of my facebook family and friends new and old for praying for Samuel Monroe, Jr., my son.” Patton wrote. “But today God called him home. Please honor my final request to pray for the family especially his 3 children.”M

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Paramount recently accused actor Mark Ruffalo of invoking “antisemitic tropes” in a video on social media. The statement was made in reference to a video that the Marvel star shared on Instagram. Now, Committee for the First Amendment (or 1A Committee) founder Jane Fonda has shared her stance on the controversy and chosen her side.Jane Fonda defends Mark Ruffalo after Paramount’s allegationsJane Fonda supported Mark Ruffalo in a

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The Jurassic World franchise is returning with a brand new game, but it’s definitely not what fans might be thinking. The beloved series will soon cross paths with an upcoming stunt-based game from Saber Interactive.Stuntman: Hollywood is going to feature the giant dinosaurs of Jurassic World when it comes out on all the supported platforms. The new entry in the iconic action-racing franchise has announced a massive collaboration with Universal Products &

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A new Star Wars video game is out today for consoles and PC. The game is created by Electronic Arts Inc. and Bit Reactor in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. It is a single-player turn-based tactics title set in the twilight of the Clone Wars.Star Wars Zero Company is available in retail and digital storefronts from August 27, 2026, and can be purchased directly from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Xbox Store. PC gamers can download the game using the EA App,

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Vertical has released the official teaser trailer for Pendulum, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The short clip offers a glimpse into the chilling story of a troubled couple. The upcoming film marks Gordon-Levitt’s return to the horror genre after three decades.
The movie follows a married couple, Patrick and Abigail, who visit a remote retreat in New Mexico in hopes of healing from a traumatic event. Although Patrick is willing to do all it takes to help Abigail, he

"In this regard, I know her better than you do." Greenwich Ent. has unveiled the official trailer for the indie film Queen at Sea, a London drama from filmmaker Lance Hammer - his first since his original debut Ballast in 2008. This premiered at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year and played at a number of other fests throughout the year. Now set for a US release in limited theaters this fall after its festival run. As dementia erodes an elderly woman's ability to communicate her inn

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A popular Spider-Man costume has received a brand-new look ahead of Peter Parker’s return to screens next year. The studio behind the new collectible stated that the figure was designed to capture the “raw, DIY” nature of the suit, which Parker has worn in multiple iterations, most recently in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Hono Studios unveiled the new Spider-Man action figure, which draws direct inspiration from the red homemade suit Peter sports in

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Game Night star Sharon Horgan tries to get her life together in the funny Youth trailer. HBO Max dropped the trailer for the comedy-drama series on August 27, 2028. The release date for the HBO Original has also been announced.Starring Sharon Horgan, the series has been directed by Dawn Shadforth. Horgan plays the role of Alex, who is a newly divorced woman trying to figure out life. The show is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET on HBO a

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Michael Mann’s Heat 2 seems to have found its new Charlene, the role first played by Ashley Judd in the 1995 film. The highly anticipated sequel has been in development for a long time and will adapt the eponymous novel published in 2022. The upcoming film will serve as both a sequel and a prequel to the original film.A report from Deadline reveals that Odessa Young is in talks to join Heat 2 as Charlene. Previously, many speculated that the role that I

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The cancellation of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot seems to have left a sour taste in Seth Green‘s mouth, who recently called out Hulu for scrapping the revival of the fan-favorite series. Green, who played the guitar-playing teen and ferocious werewolf Daniel “Oz” Osbourne in the show, opened up about Hulu’s decision to axe New Sunnydale in a recent interview, explaining exactly why the move left him “disappointed.”Seth Green shares

Picturehouse Cinemas have said they have “no current plans” to screen Sacha Baron Cohen‘s forthcoming film Ali G: Who Iz I?READ MORE: The rise of Sacha Baron Cohen: from Hammersmith to HollywoodThe movie is set to arrive in cinemas on October 23, marking the character’s first feature-length outing since 2002’s Ali G Indahouse. It will also be Baron Cohen’s feature directorial debut.
However, Picturehouse – which operates&nbs

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Tyler Perry‘s popular hit drama series returns to Netflix on August 27. The show was previously scheduled to end before the streaming giant renewed it for an additional season.Netflix has begun streaming the third season of Perry’s Beauty in Black, with one key difference in its release schedule. While Seasons 1 and 2 were split into two batches of eight episodes, the third season is set to have only a single batch of eight episodes. The show has been renewe

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An official trailer for The History of Concrete is now out. The new footage of the upcoming documentary offers a glimpse of a hilarious blend of documentary filmmaking and offbeat humor centered on an unlikely subject: concrete.The film comes from John Wilson, the director behind HBO’s How to with John Wilson series. Marking his feature directorial debut, the film explores the world’s most-used building material and its place in New York through his un

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After a four-year hiatus, it seems that Top Gear will be returning to screens, as the BBC has confirmed plans for a reboot. Ed Havard, who serves as the director of entertainment at the British media company, has revealed that the BBC is officially working to bring back the beloved motoring-themed programme after an accident began the show’s hiatus in 2022.Ed Havard confirms plans for a Top Gear reboot after four-year hiatusDuring his August 27 appearance

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The Penguin left a surprising mark on the tone of one character in Lanterns. Kelly Macdonald recently talked about her preparation for the new DCU show. The actress revealed that Collin Farrell’s Gotham crime drama nearly influenced how she portrayed Sheriff Kerry.Macdonald’s character, Kerry, is a Nebraska sheriff who is revealed to have a major connection to Gotham in the second episode. The reveal changed how Macdonald viewed the character and her place within

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The DCU has a major issue with how it approaches Batman, and James Gunn‘s empty promises are hurting the cause.The current plan for the DCU is to have two different versions of Batman. The first can be found in Matt Reeves‘ The Batman, with Robert Pattinson playing Bruce Wayne. That Batman is under the DC Elseworlds banner, which is separate from the DCU-connected timeline.The other Batman will belong to the DCU and will headline The Brave and the Bold, a father-son stor

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Trailmark Games has announced an exciting update for handheld gaming and TMNT fans. The publisher has revealed an expanded version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants, coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The new version is called the Ninja Edition and will add performance improvements and exclusive characters.The game has been available on many platforms for almost two years. However, the Ninja Edition marks its first release on the Switch 2. It ad

"Don't they have to prove what they claim?" Neon has revealed the first official US trailer for the film titled Fjord, the latest from Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu following R.M.N. a few years ago. This first premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year to a divisive set of reviews, with lots of love and hate across the board. Fjord went on to win the Palme d'Or top prize at Cannes, though in my opinion the entirely wrong pick. Set and filmed entirely in Norway. The Gheorgh

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ComingSoon can exclusively reveal a new clip from Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires. Johnny Depp, Paul McCartney, and more will be part of the upcoming documentary.According to recent updates, the highly anticipated music documentary, Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires, will be making its World Premiere at the 42nd Annual Boston Film Festival. The historic Boch Center Wang Theatre will be hosting the event on Friday, Septembe

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A star from X-Men: Apocalypse has teased a potential return to the MCU. The 29-year-old actor’s comments suggested that fans should not rule out the possibility of a future Marvel return for her character. The actor further revealed a discussion with filmmakers about a potential return.Lana Condor portrayed the character of Jubilation Lee, aka Jubilee, in the 2016 superhero film. Jubilee is a mutant student at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. In

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Fans looking forward to A Quiet Place Part III can rejoice as the film is right on track with its latest update. Following the second film’s release in 2021, the third Quiet Place film has been a long time coming. Franchise star Noah Jupe has provided an encouraging update on the upcoming film.In an interview with Radio Times, Jupe discussed how the upcoming film will close out the trilogy. “I mean, this is the third. This is the trilogy. This is th

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Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni recently compared Ahsoka Season 2 to an Odyssey-like adventure. In a recent interview, Filoni shed light on what fans can expect from the upcoming season of the Star Wars show. During the interview, he compared the second season to a classic mythological movie that shares several qualities with Christopher Nolan’s latest box office hit.Dave Filoni says Ahsoka Season 2 will be like Jason and the Argonauts movieWhile speaking with On the

"Do you ever think there's too much concrete in the city?" Indeed. Magnolia Pictures has debuted the full official trailer for the documentary film titled The History of Concrete, the very first feature film made by acclaimed doc filmmaker John Wilson. A whole movie about concrete! Believe it! This premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year as one of the hottest tickets at the festival, then it ended up receiving rave reviews from everyone (here's mine). Following the finale

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Adria Arjona has revealed Onslaught‘s biggest creative influence. The actress opened up about how director Adam Wingard took inspiration from Quentin Tarantino while filming the movie. Arjona recalled a bizarre on-set experience involving the filmmaker’s obsession with getting a specific blood effect.In a recent interview with Jacqueline Coley, the American actress discussed her experience while promoting the upcoming horror film. The Thomas Crown Affair star e