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FCC Leaks Rumored Xbox Handheld With Pics — CultureSlate

1 week ago | cultureslate.com | Jeremy Brown

There have been rumors, and even some confirmation, on the potential for an Xbox handheld console for about a year now. Phil Spencer himself confirmed they are working on a handheld device, but he said it’s years away. Now, photos have leaked about a possible ASUS ROG Ally 2 handheld, complete with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) filings. What makes this a possible Xbox handheld (But maybe not the official one?) is in the upper left corner.
'Ecco The Dolphin' Remasters And A New Game Are Coming — CultureSlate

1 week ago | cultureslate.com | Ayden Hassertt

Get your yearly bingo cards ready because an iconic game from the past is making a comeback. SEGA’s Ecco the Dolphin (1992) and its sequel, The Tides of Time (1994), are being remastered by the original development team. Not only that, but a new untitled Ecco game is also in development! In an interview with Xbox Wire, game creator Ed Annunziata spoke about the upcoming content.
Rockstar Releases Surprise 'Grand Theft Auto 6' Trailer — CultureSlate

1 week ago | cultureslate.com | Jeremy Brown

After revealing the other day that they are indeed delaying Grand Theft Auto 6, the most anticipated game in years, to May 2026, Rockstar secretly dropped a second trailer for the game. While it’s still a year away now, it’s hopefully enough to whet everyone’s whistle. This time around, we’re introduced to the characters of the game that we are likely to interact with the most, aside from the main characters, who now have full names.
Trump To Impose 100% Tariffs On All Non-US Made Movies — CultureSlate

1 week ago | cultureslate.com | Ayden Hassertt

An NPR film critic, Eric Deggans, chimed in on the subject: "It may create a situation where the tariffs in America are causing more harm than good." Access to U.S. films may be limited in foreign markets. Other countries might implement retaliatory tariffs as well, damaging the profits of U.S. films. Hollywood and the film industry have been a specific target of Trump to focus on in his second term, among other goals.
According To A Rumor, 'Half-Life 3' Is Playable And Could Come This Year — CultureSlate

1 week ago | cultureslate.com | Jeremy Brown

With anything relating to the prospect of a Half-Life story, take it with some skepticism. The potential sequel to two of the most beloved games of all time is one of the most highly anticipated announcements from gamers, and the source of a hefty amount of memes, but it’s decades in the making. This latest one comes from Tyler McVicker.
Big Layoffs As Polygon Sold To Valnet — CultureSlate

1 week ago | cultureslate.com | Jeremy Brown

Despite a press release, many people found out about the sale through announcements on social media from many of the journalists that were laid off, including Chris Plante. That could be due to the press-release not mentioning the layoffs, surely a simple oversight given how many people are now out of work. The sale also came during a time which the Vox Media Union was negotiating a new contract. Independence is something we all strive for. Some achieve it, some do not.
‘IYANU: Child of Wonder’ - Interview With Creator Roye Okupe And Lion Forge Entertainment — CultureSlate

2 weeks ago | cultureslate.com | Elizabeth Dresdow

CultureSlate: Since this is based on a graphic novel, the artwork is already there. What was it like transferring that style to screen? ROYE: I'm a first-time showrunner. Our art director is a first-time art director, Godwin Akpan. He illustrated the first book, Volume One, of the graphic novel. We have a composer who is Nigerian as well. This is his first time composing. It's not easy to put these type of people in positions of leadership, because this is a very big project.
Jeremy Renner Turns Down 'Hawkeye' Season 2 Over Money — CultureSlate

2 weeks ago | cultureslate.com | Ayden Hassertt

The Disney+ series Hawkeye was fairly well-received when it was released. From the way the series connected past events of the MCU to the present, to the introduction of characters like Kate Bishop and Echo, and the canon comic tie-ins to Hawkeye’s character, there was a lot to love about the show. Fans have been wondering where a second season was, and the star of the series has given a potential explanation.
Emma Mackey Cast For Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' Movie — CultureSlate

2 weeks ago | cultureslate.com | Ayden Hassertt

Netflix’s history with The Chronicles of Narnia adaptations has been tricky, but Greta Gerwig’s movie seems to be here to stay as development continues. A significant character has potentially been cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, while official confirmation has not been delivered, Emma Mackey is taking on the role of Jadis the White Witch. This character is a primary antagonist in the series. Mackey has had varied experiences over her career thus far.
Blizzard Looks To South Korean Developer Nexon For New 'Overwatch' Mobile Game And 'StarCraft' — CultureSlate

2 weeks ago | cultureslate.com | Jeremy Brown

The last time we saw a StarCraft game was about 10 years ago with the release of Legacy of the Void, but Blizzard is making some movements that suggest the drought is nearly over. According to MTN, a Korean news site, Blizzard has been shopping around bids for a Korean-based game company, apparently offering the use of the rights to the Starcraft IP for development, packaged with developing a mobile Overwatch game. And the winning bid seems to have gone to Nexon.