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From the outside, Pixar’s narrative is a clear story of redemption: after an undeniably tough few years – battered by COVID-19 theater shutdowns, two Hollywood strikes, and a couple of box office disappointments – the studio needed a win, and that win was Inside Out 2.The sequel to Pete Docter’s Oscar-winning 2015 blockbuster is Pixar’s biggest hit in years, and it’s not even close. Inside Out 2 isn’t just Pixar’s highest-grossing film. It’s the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, sitting at a jaw-dropping $1.6 billion at the worldwide box office. It’s a stunning turn of events when considering the studio’s aforementioned recent struggles. And who doesn’t love a redemption story, especially when a brand as beloved and nostalgic as Pixar is involved?But for …

Tony Hawk has said he’s talking to Activision again and is working on something Pro Skater-related with the company.In an interview with Mythical Kitchen (via VGC), the world famous skater teased plans to celebrate Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’s 25th anniversary later this year.“I wish I could tell you more, but I can tell you that I have been talking to Activision again, which is insanely exciting. We’re working on something,” Hawk said. “That is the first time I’ve said that publicly. “It will be something the fans will truly appreciate.”Tony Hawk. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.Neither Activision nor parent company Microsoft has announced any new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater plans. The series has been dormant since 2020's well-received Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, …

EA developer Respawn has released Patch 9 for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, its single-player romp in the galaxy far, far away.The patch notes, below, outline significant performance upgrades to the 2023 game, but only on PC. First and foremost, some fans will be pleased to hear EA has removed Denuvo DRM, meaning digital rights management some believe affects performance.Other performance improvements include framerate upgrades, ray tracing optimization, and improvements to keyboard and mouse gameplay. Several bug fixes have been made too.…

Razer has a penchant for flashy products, but rarely has it embraced physical customization in the way it has with its upcoming mechanical gaming keyboard.Recently, Razer announced the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%, a new version of its flagship tenkeyless keyboard designed to cater to both tinkerers and competitive-minded players; those who don’t just swap out keycaps, but also replace their mechanical switches and even the innards. However, at a price point of $300 – $70 more expensive than the full-sized BlackWidow V4 Pro – it’s certainly reserved for the enthusiast crowd.I got my hands on several custom designs of the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% at a Razer showcase, and even as someone who’s built custom keyboards in the past, I was impressed with its mix of Razer’s premium design qualit…

As Neil Gaiman continues to be embroiled in controversy over sexual assault allegations made against him, the author has reportedly offered to step down from Prime Video’s Good Omens.The news comes via a Deadline report on Wednesday, which follows another report from the same outlet that Prime Video paused production on the third and final season of Good Omens in the wake of the allegations. Per Deadline, Gaiman has offered to “take a back seat on the latest season so that it can continue amid crisis talks over the Terry Pratchett adaptation’s future.” Gaiman created the fantasy series based on his and Pratchett’s 1990 novel of the same name, and serves as executive producer. Deadline adds that it “understands Gaiman’s offer is not an admission of wrongdoing” and that Prime…

Space Marine 2 is off to a great start. Yesterday, Saber Interactive announced that its Warhammer 40K action game reached 2 million players, and it has retained consistently high concurrents on Steam. Now Saber Interactive CEO Tim Willits, who served as studio director at id Software until 2019, is claiming that Space Marine 2 is selling many of the games in id's famed franchises. He's backed up by former CEO Todd Hollenshead, who departed id Software in 2013 and currently works with Willits at Saber.Todd Hollenshead (former CEO of id Software) and I believe that Space Marine 2 is the fastest selling game we’ve ever worked on, including all the Quake, DOOM, Wolfenstein, and RAGE games over the years. #SpaceMarine2— Tim Willits (@TimWillits) September 11, 2024 "Todd Holle…

Peter Renaday, a longtime voice actor best known for originating the voice of Master Splinter in the first animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, has died at the age of 89.The news comes via a TMZ report today, which IGN has also confirmed with Renaday's agent. According to TMZ, Renaday was found by law enforcement at his Burbank, Calif., home on Sunday, and his death appears to be natural. Renaday was first cast as Hamato Yoshi/Splinter, the wise mutant rat who serves as a mentor and father figure to the titular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in 1987. He would continue to voice the character all the way until the show's finale in 1996, and reprised the role for the TMNT: Coming Out of Their Shells concert that was recorded in 1990.Peter Renaday, who originated the voice of…

A founding member of British synth-pop band Heaven 17 has alleged Rockstar offered the three writers of hit song Temptation $7,500 each for its use in Grand Theft Auto 6 — a figure he has flat out rejected.Martyn Ware, founding member of Heaven 17 and, before than, synth-pop pioneers The Human League, tweeted to tell Rockstar to “go f*** yourself” after allegedly receiving what he called a “extremely low” offer to use 80s classic Temptation in GTA 6.“I was recently contacted by my publishers on behalf of Rockstar Games re the possibility of using Temptation on the new Grand Theft Auto 6,” Ware said.“Naturally excited about the immense wealth that was about to head my way, I scrolled to the bottom of the email re the offer…“IT WAS $7500 – for a buyout of any future royal…

Following up from iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, Apple has announced a wealth of new hardware to go with that new software. This is led by the new iPhone 16 Pro, which is packed with a powerful A18 Pro chip, which will power complex AI workloads on a gorgeous new screen. But the iPhone 16 wasn't alone. Apple also announced the Apple Watch Series 10, which has new health and fitness features that can help you hit your health goals, including the ability to detect Sleep Apnea without having to go through an exhausting sleep study. It's also been redesigned with a new, thinner look and a bigger display.The AirPods 4 also finally made an appeearance, with a more comfortable design and a much improved charging case that'll charge quicker and be easier to find if you misplace it. Plus, Appl…

2024's Roblox Developer's Conference has arrived and has given fans a glimpse into the future of the platform that is setting its sights on 1 billion daily active users. Roblox founder and CEO David Baszucki shared that the team hopes to achieve that goal by focusing on helping creators build their businesses, scaling creation and access, and bringing people together.Roblox still has a ways to go to reach that one billion daily active user goal, as the game saw a still impressive 79.5 million daily active users as of June 2024, but Baszucki believes this mindset and the plans they have in place will transform the gaming landscape to a place where "10% of all gaming revenue will flow through the Roblox ecosystem and be distributed with our community of creators."Some of …