The remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has received an official age rating from the ESRB. The organization classified the title as T (Teen), the same rating the original 2003 game carried, according to the ESRB database entry.

Netflix has published still images from the forthcoming second season of the live-action series One Piece: The Big Score. The new photos were shared via the streamer’s social media accounts, giving viewers an early look at the upcoming episodes.

Representatives of Larian Studios addressed a flurry of discussion on social media about whether neural networks had been used to create anatomical models for the studio’s upcoming game, Divinity. The exchange was prompted by a comment on X in which a user suggested that artificial intelligence might have been employed to model character bodies.

On January 14 at 01:51, Aurora Gaming secured a win over HOTU and moved on to the second stage of the closed qualifiers for BLAST Bounty Winter 2026.

Paramount Pictures has unveiled a promotional announcement titled "Legacy" connected to the upcoming horror film Scream 7. The announcement references characters and moments from earlier entries in the franchise alongside material tied to the new installment.

On January 14 at 01:51, Aurora Gaming secured progression to the second stage of the closed qualifiers for BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 by defeating HOTU.

Distributor Ascar Cinema has presented a localized version of the new promotional preview for Avengers: Doctor Doom. The preview includes brief appearances by established Marvel characters, among them Black Panther and the Thing from the Fantastic Four, giving audiences an early glimpse of how classic heroes will fit into the upcoming story. The distributor released this localized material for the regional market ahead of the film’s wide promotional campaign.

Apple TV’s streaming service has unveiled promotional material announcing the second season of the science-fiction series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and confirmed that the new season will premiere on February 27, 2026. The announcement highlights the return of the show as part of the platform’s slate for the coming year.

Aurora kicked off their BLAST Bounty online campaign with a 2-1 victory over HOTU, securing a positive start for the Turks in their first match of the event. The series was not without drama: Aurora showed moments of dominance but also faltered on Nuke before ultimately closing out the decider on Overpass.

On January 14 at 01:51, Aurora Gaming secured a victory over HOTU and advanced to the second stage of the closed qualifiers for BLAST Bounty Winter 2026.

Gaimin Gladiators have announced the signing of Brazilian AWPer Henrique 'HEN1' Teles. The move comes after the organization released Bruno 'shz' Martinelli earlier the same day; HEN1 will take shz's spot in the active lineup.

A well-known dataminer going by the name Auqa has claimed, citing their own sources, that the next update for CS2 could introduce six additional maps to the game. The information is described as coming from insiders rather than an official announcement from the developer.

Details about Grand Theft Auto VI have appeared in court documents linked to a legal dispute between Rockstar Games and several former employees who were dismissed late in 2025. Materials from the case, published by an industry-focused outlet, mention a feature described in the filings as 'very secret.'

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Commentator Daria Morozova, better known by her handle Eiritel, spoke out about recent roster and staff changes at Team Spirit's Dota 2 squad. In a post on social media she argued that the team has long stopped developing on the tactical level and that this stagnation has become noticeable in matches and drafts.

Russian esports player Alexey Berezin, known as Solo, publicly commented on recent changes within the Dota 2 roster of Team Spirit. He expressed dissatisfaction with the club's decision to move coach Ayrat Gaziev, better known as Silent, to the bench.

Commentator Vladimir “Maelstorm” Kuzminov commented on recent changes at Team Spirit’s Dota 2 division, calling the decision to move coach Ayrat “Silent” Gaziev to inactive a logical step. According to Maelstorm, the organization had been lacking new ideas for some time, and the change reflects a need for renewal within the team.

A new television adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is in development, according to a report from Variety that cites the outlet’s own sources. The project aims to bring Larsson’s bestselling mystery-thriller back to the screen in serial form.

Streamer Vitaliy “Papich” Tsal commented on the announcement of Everlasting Summer 2, advising the developers not to forget the importance of a high-quality soundtrack and to strengthen the game's dialogue writing. He said he is not easily excited by announcements and prefers finished products, noting that he has long been a critic of aspects of the original game even though he greatly appreciated its music.

Less than three years after the first season, Hell's Paradise has returned with its second season — and the premiere lives up to expectations. The opening episode looks striking and promises more of the blood-soaked action and fierce swordplay that fans came for.

On January 13, Astralis will meet Fnatic in a closed qualifier match for BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 in Counter-Strike 2. Betting experts at BetBoom consider the side led by Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen to have the better chances in this confrontation.

The price of Avowed on PlayStation 5 turned out to be lower than on other platforms. After announcing a PlayStation 5 version, developer Obsidian adjusted the game's pricing and reduced the cost of the title for all platforms.

Steam has launched a themed sale called the "Detective Festival," putting a range of puzzle-driven and investigative adventure titles on discount. The promotion covers both indie mysteries and larger narrative games that emphasize sleuthing, deduction and story-driven exploration.

GOG does not intend to try to beat Steam on every front and will continue to develop by doubling down on its own niche, the co‑founder of CD Projekt RED, Michal Kicinski, said in an interview. He outlined the platform's strategic direction and explained why a targeted approach makes sense for GOG's future.

Elijah Wood, the actor who portrayed Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, commented on circulating rumors about his possible appearance in the forthcoming film centered on Gollum. His remarks were reported by Variety.

Electronic Arts has shut down the multiplayer servers for Anthem, making the game impossible to launch in its online form. The shutdown was reported by users on social media, who noted that attempts to start the game now fail due to the server closure.

Netflix has released a set of new posters for the fourth season of Bridgerton. The images were shared on the show's official social media accounts as part of the promotion ahead of the season premiere.

US broadcaster FX and streaming service Hulu have announced new promotional material for the upcoming series The Beauty. The announcement presents the show ahead of its scheduled launch and highlights the project as a high-profile addition to both outlets' slates for early 2026.

Professional Dota 2 player Alexey Berezin, known as Solo, shared his thoughts about the current status of The International series. He offered his perspective in a comment addressed to Dmitry NotInMyHouse Krupnov. Solo reflected on the event's importance for the Dota community and on recent changes to its funding model.

Professional CS2 player Danil Golubenko, known as "molodoy," commented on the recent adjustments to the competitive map pool. The FURIA Esports sniper shared his thoughts in a message to the CS2NEWS Telegram channel, discussing how the changes affect his team and expressing personal map preferences.

The independent studio 22cans has revealed the release date for Masters of Albion, the ambitious new project from veteran designer Peter Molyneux. The game is scheduled to launch on April 22 at 20:00 Moscow time.

When Vitality's players hoisted the Budapest Major trophy, the competitive season technically ended — and the transfer rumor mill roared to life almost immediately. Expectations were high for a chaotic off-season, with many predicting significant roster shuffles among the game's elite.

Actors Evgeny Rybov and Maria Tryndyaykina took part in a Russian-language announcement tied to the upcoming season of the television series Scrubs. The material was shared via the Telegram channel "Потрындим с Трындяйкиной".

The 2026 season opens on January 13 with BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 — the first major Counter-Strike 2 event of the year. The tournament will be held in two stages: an online portion running from January 13 to 18, where 32 teams will compete for eight spots, and an offline final stage in the BLAST studio in Malta from January 22 to 25, where the eight qualifiers will join invited sides for the final title run.

Players who remember the heyday of CS 1.6 have often spent thousands of hours in the game. Many of them believe they know every nuance and detail. This quiz is designed to put that confidence to the test by checking how well you know the weapons and equipment available for purchase at the start of a round in CS 1.6.

Journalist Richard Lewis has singled out the Counter-Strike 2 community as the most toxic in 2025, awarding it the top dubious honor at his annual anti-awards, the Gonzo Awards. Lewis published the results in a post on his site, where he lists the recipients and his reasoning for each selection.

Virtus.pro has announced the promotion of Dmitriy Martynov, better known as ProbleM, from the organisation’s youth side VP.Prodigy to serve as a coach for the club’s main CS2 lineup. The move is described as temporary: according to Virtus.pro CEO Nikolay Petrosyan, Martynov will work with the first team for at least several tournaments while the organisation evaluates the arrangement.

Nikita Kuzmin, better known in Dota 2 circles as Daxak, spoke about the prospects of a streaming career compared with life on the professional competitive scene. He told his audience that, by running personal streams and doing media work, he can earn more while putting in less effort and stress. The remarks were cited in a post on the LEGENDWP DOTA 2 channel in Telegram.

Netflix has confirmed that The Witcher will conclude with a fifth season, which will serve as the show’s final installment. The streaming service says the season is expected to premiere in 2026, while a specific release date will be announced at a later time.

Published on 12.01 at 09:25.