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Bond's Valhalla steals the spotlight in the 007 First Light trailer
A new trailer for IO Interactive's upcoming title, 007 First Light, featured the Aston Martin Valhalla, the vehicle James Bond will drive. The car incorporates advanced Formula 1 technology and aerodynamic designs, with production limited to 999 units globally. An accompanying statement from the developer emphasized that capturing the characteristic allure of the James Bond universe, including its sophisticated gadgets and vehicles, is a central goal for the project. The brief trailer focused entirely on the car without revealing new gameplay mechanics. The game is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Erosion lets you fight time in voxel wasteland
Polish studio Plot Twist has announced Erosion, an open-world roguelite. Set in a distant future where a sentient rock formation called the Pillar is consuming the world, players undertake dungeon runs to save a protagonist's daughter. Each death reduces the available time, permanently altering the story and world. The gameplay alternates between chaotic, destructible dungeons with twin-stick combat and a handcrafted overworld for exploration. A central time jump mechanic means player decisions and deaths cause irreversible consequences, like villages being overrun. Eventually, players can travel back in time to undo choices and explore different timelines. Erosion is scheduled for an early access release in Spring 2026 on PC...
Pixel 10 and iPhone can now share files directly
Google has enabled file transfers between Android and Apple devices by integrating its Quick Share function with Apple's AirDrop. This new compatibility, currently available for Pixel 10 devices, allows for seamless cross-platform exchanges. For a successful transfer, specific settings must be activated. An iPhone must have its AirDrop visibility set to Everyone for at least ten minutes to receive a file from a Pixel device. Similarly, an Android device must be set to Receiving mode to accept a file via AirDrop. Google emphasized its commitment to security for this feature, detailing the use of the memory-safe programming language Rust. The company also conducted internal threat modeling, privacy reviews, and third-party penetration...
Gwendolyn battles a shapeshifting witch in Tides of Annihilation
Chinese developer Eclipse Glow Games revealed new gameplay for its action-adventure title Tides of Annihilation during a recent presentation. The footage featured protagonist Gwendolyn, the sole survivor of an Outworld invasion in modern London, battling a shapeshifting witch named Tyronoe the Ferryman. She is aided by Sir Lamorak, a spectral Knight of the Roundtable. The game’s new Dual Frontline Battle System allows players to control both Gwendolyn and Lamorak simultaneously to overcome magical barriers. This is part of a broader Knights System for summoning spectral allies. The trailer also introduced the Mirror Realm, a mysterious dimension that Tyronoe utilizes for her powers, which is a key story element. While a specific...
Counterplay's Armatus storms dystopian Paris
Counterplay Games has announced a new third-person action title, Armatus, following its previous work on Godfall. The studio described the project as the result of immense effort and camaraderie developed through significant challenges. Set in a dystopian Paris where different realities are colliding, the game casts the player as a champion for the Armatus. This ancient religious order, abandoned by its deity, tasks the champion with battling towards heaven on its behalf. The game’s visually intriguing concept and setting were highlighted, though questions remain about its combat and narrative execution. Armatus is scheduled for release at a future date.
NVIDIA deal with OpenAI may never happen
A proposed 100 billion dollar partnership between NVIDIA and OpenAI, involving a large-scale 10-gigawatt compute buildout, has not yet been finalized. NVIDIA disclosed in a regulatory filing that its agreements with OpenAI and other firms like Anthropic and Intel might not proceed as initially planned or could be modified. Despite this uncertainty, NVIDIA executives have expressed confidence in OpenAI's growth, noting its expansion to 800 million weekly users. CEO Jensen Huang explained that any infrastructure buildout would require disciplined execution and must align with coherent demand visibility and financing capabilities from partners. The company remains optimistic about what OpenAI is building, but is cautiously monitoring...
Yomi Fabiyi claims he has Mohbad murder video
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has asserted that he has a video depicting the murder of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Fabiyi stated that the video was sent to him following an extortion attempt. He further revealed that he had written to President Bola Tinubu, informing him that Mohbad had been killed. Fabiyi added that the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja had reviewed the case and identified key suspects. He now alleges an active cover-up is underway, claiming that these same suspects are being used to file petitions against him in an effort to silence his possession of the evidence.
Rollas names vets who saw Regina's alleged drug use
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emaka Rollas, has publicly challenged veteran Nollywood actors to break their silence regarding allegations of substance abuse involving actress Regina Daniels. Rollas identified Jide Kosoko, Sanni Danji, Okey Bakassi, Charles Inojie, and Chinyere Wilfred as individuals who witnessed the behavior on movie sets and know that Daniels requires assistance. He expressed frustration that senior colleagues, while aware of the situation, have remained silent, leaving him to face public criticism alone. Rollas also revealed a specific condition set by Senator Ned Nwoko, who serves as the guild's Board of Patrons chairman. He stated that Nwoko demanded a promise that Daniels would not travel...
Omah Lay says prayers alone won't save Nigeria
Afrobeats artist Omah Lay, whose real name is Stanley Omah Didia, has asserted that prayers alone are insufficient for saving Nigeria. He stated on his social media account that the country would not improve until its citizens took proactive measures. His comments responded to recent calls for prayer from various religious leaders concerning national insecurity and economic difficulties. The singer's remarks followed other celebrity reactions to violent events, including a terrorist attack on a church in Kwara State and a student abduction in Kebbi State. Other notable figures from the entertainment industry, such as Don Jazzy, Davido, Falz, and Mr Macaroni, have similarly urged authorities to act. Singer Yemi Alade also expressed her...
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