A major new voting regulation is being introduced ahead of the 2026 Oscars (Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images) The Academy is tightening up rules for the Oscars from next year, requiring members to watch every film in a category before voting. In an announcement which is likely to shock many casual film fans given the prestige of the award ceremony in the industry – and how long it has been going – this has not technically been a hard … Continue reading “The Oscars fixes major voting loophole after nearly 100 years”
Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster announcement date revealed
At last, the rumours will stop (Bethesda) Bethesda is teasing an Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion livestream where it will no doubt unveil the first gameplay footage of the long-rumoured remaster. After months of rumours, of Microsoft releasing a remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, concrete evidence of its existence, including several screenshots, leaked last week via the website for Singaporean developer Virtuos. That reinforced suggestions that the remaster could launch as early as this month, with some suggesting that … Continue reading “Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster announcement date revealed”
Nintendo confirms new Super Mario game for Switch 2 but when is it out?
Why is it taking so long for Super Mario Odyssey to get a follow-up? (Nintendo) Nintendo has said that fans should ‘stay tuned’ for news of a new 3D Super Mario but why is taking so long? As the most famous Nintendo character, and star of both the world’s best-selling video game franchise and the highest grossing video game movie (for now at least), it was surprising not to see a new Super Mario game announced, or even teased, at … Continue reading “Nintendo confirms new Super Mario game for Switch 2 but when is it out?”
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves review – Street Fighter’s greatest rival returns
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves – a successful comeback (SNK) Terry Bogard and the gang are back as SNK revive the iconic Fatal Fury series for a new 2D fighter that seeks to challenge Capcom’s Street Fighter 6. As a new generation of consoles approaches it’s interesting to think what their technical improvements might mean for various genres. That’s assuming the next gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 are more powerful and don’t instead focus on a new portable design, … Continue reading “Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves review – Street Fighter’s greatest rival returns”
You can buy the world’s ugliest game controller right now from Amazon
We hope the cereal doesn’t taste as bad as this looks (X) A new contender for the ugliest game controller ever made has popped up on Amazon, but at least it’s cheap. For as long as there have been video games, there have been third party manufacturers trying to sell their own compatible controllers, typically as a cheaper alternative to those offered by Nintendo and Sony. It makes sense, given how expensive official controllers can be (a new PlayStation 5 … Continue reading “You can buy the world’s ugliest game controller right now from Amazon”
‘Horniest’ new horror leaves movie-goers clutching their pearls over X-rated scenes
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Cyberpunk 2077 is first Nintendo Switch 2 game to use important new tech
So many PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games are viable for Switch 2 ports (CD Projekt) The use of DLSS in the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 has been confirmed, as the port becomes one of the console’s most hi-tech games. Before anything official had been shared about the Nintendo Switch 2, it was widely assumed that the console would make use of Nvidia’s deep learning super sampling technology. Better known as DLSS, this was a common … Continue reading “Cyberpunk 2077 is first Nintendo Switch 2 game to use important new tech”
How accurate is Conclave? A Pope’s death as depicted by Hollywood
The death of a pope and the events that follow were shown in Conclave – but how realistic is it? (Picture: AP/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more The selection of a new pope hit the big screen not long before Pope Francis’ death in the Oscar-winning Conclave. The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis has died … Continue reading “How accurate is Conclave? A Pope’s death as depicted by Hollywood”
Nintendo Switch 2 ad brings back Paul Rudd in a 90s throwback
Nintendo must be high-fiving itself for realising it had Paul Rudd in an old 90s ad (YouTube) Paul Rudd’s appearance in a new Nintendo Switch 2 advert is a callback to one he made for the SNES in 1991. One of the easiest ways to advertise anything to the general public is with a celebrity endorsement. Video games are no exception and it’s something Nintendo has been doing for decades. It had the likes of Christina Aguilera and Brie Larson … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch 2 ad brings back Paul Rudd in a 90s throwback”
Games Inbox: Will GTA 6 be on Nintendo Switch 2?
Surely this is impossible on the Switch 2? The Monday letters page looks forward to Star Wars Zero Company, as one reader explains why they’ve cancelled their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk The grailI’m seeing rumours about Assassin’s Creed Shadows coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and I wouldn’t be surprised. Or at least I wouldn’t be surprised that Ubisoft is trying but I would be shocked if it looked anywhere near as … Continue reading “Games Inbox: Will GTA 6 be on Nintendo Switch 2?”