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MMODEVELOPING

World of Warcraft: Forever devs say a direct sequel like Guild Wars 2 is unlikely

World of Warcraft: Forever is presented as a remake of classic-era WoW that leverages updated rendering, graphics and server efficiency. Principal designer Kris Zierhut said Blizzard’s existing engine and server infrastructure make a full reboot — a WoW 2-style sequel — unlikely.

  • World of Warcraft: Forever is presented as a remake of classic-era WoW with reworked class trees and new raids.
  • Principal designer Kris Zierhut said Blizzard has improved graphics, rendering and server infrastructure over 25 years.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
MoviesDEVELOPING

Toronto: 'Purgatory' Debut by Lindsay Lanzillotta Explores Divorce and Girl Power at TIFF

At Toronto, Lindsay Lanzillotta's debut feature 'Purgatory' is being shopped at TIFF: The Market. The 1980s‑set dramedy stars J.K. Simmons, Abby Elliott, John Reynolds and newcomer Ruby McGurrin as a 13‑year‑old confronting her parents' breakup.

  • TIFF: The Market in Toronto is handling sales for Lindsay Lanzillotta’s debut 'Purgatory'.
  • The 1980s‑set story centers on 13‑year‑old Beatrice played by Ruby McGurrin.
1 sources88% confidence
The Hollywood Reporter Movies
artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

Unionised Blizzard staff ratify contract requiring bargaining on generative AI and 14-month recall rights

Unionised Blizzard employees ratified a contract that requires the company to bargain over use of generative AI tools and grants laid-off workers a 14-month recall window. The agreement also includes wage increases, grievance procedures and a three-day in-office hybrid workweek.

  • Unionised Blizzard staff ratified a contract requiring bargaining over generative AI use.
  • The agreement covers about 1,900 employees across major Blizzard teams including WoW and Overwatch.
1 sources84% confidence
Rock Paper Shotgun
GamingCORROBORATED

Square Enix Sets FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION Release Date: April 8, 2027

During PlayStation’s State of Play, Square Enix revealed a release date and new gameplay for FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, confirming launch on April 8, 2027. The title will release physically and digitally on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store), with Early Access noted.

  • Square Enix confirmed FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION will launch on April 8, 2027.
  • The title will release on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store/Xbox on PC).
4 sources92% confidence
Square Enix / FINAL FANTASY Portal (NA)
GamingCORROBORATED

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 & Warzone launch Season 06 “The Haunting” on September 17 with new maps and modes

Season 06 “The Haunting” for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches September 17, 2026. The Halloween-themed update brings new and rethemed maps, Limited-Time Modes, Endgame changes, and a Battle Pass.

  • Season 06 “The Haunting” launches September 17, 2026 with a 9:00 AM PT rollout across platforms.
  • New and rethemed maps include Multiplayer Quantum, Bloodstead, and Warzone’s Haunted Hollow with a Ghost Train.
5 sources92% confidence
PlayStation Blog
MMODEVELOPING

Guild Wars 3 shows action-style combat — works at small groups, not traditional raid scale

Arenanet revealed Guild Wars 3's action-oriented combat with free movement, momentum-based attacks and player combos. Developers say the design began in 2015 and aims for a visceral action feel; they also note the system doesn't function the same way at traditional large-scale raid sizes.

  • Arenanet showed Guild Wars 3 combat with free movement and falling-momentum attacks that increase damage.
  • Demo sequences included wall-running, gliding and player combos such as using a raised shield to launch an ally.
1 sources84% confidence
Rock Paper Shotgun
PoliticsDEVELOPING

Former Brazil air force chief says he refused draft decree to annul 2022 election — recounts October meeting in new book

Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior says in a forthcoming book that at an October 2022 meeting he was shown a draft decree to invalidate Lula’s election and that he refused to participate. His and the army chief’s refusals were central to the investigation that convicted figures involved in the attempted coup.

  • Baptista Júnior says he was shown a draft decree in October 2022 to annul Lula’s election and refused to participate.
  • Investigators concluded the plot stalled mainly because the air force and army chiefs declined to go along.
1 sources91% confidence
The Guardian World
GamingDEVELOPING

Fate/Extra Record launches January 28, 2027 on PS5 and PS4 with revamped combat

Sony announced Fate/Extra Record from Type‑Moon will release worldwide on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on January 28, 2027. The full remake features expanded story content, renewed character visuals and a new deck‑based Command Card battle system.

  • Fate/Extra Record launches on PS4 and PS5 on January 28, 2027.
  • The remake rebuilds the July 2010 original with expanded story and renewed visuals.
1 sources94% confidence
PlayStation Blog