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Maxime Chao

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Video Games

Phantom Blade Zero: we visited the mocap studios behind its spectacular combat!

Behind the scenes of Phantom Blade Zero in Shanghai, inside S-Game's motion capture studios. We met Master Yang, the real architect of the game's combat, to find out how stunt work and martial arts come together to create such spectacular fights.

Video Games

GTA 6: Rockstar has turned the whole of Miami into a real-life Vice City — here's everything they've done!

Tech

BYD, Xiaomi, Xpeng: a loophole lets buyers dodge EU tariffs on Chinese cars — here's how it works

Movies

Street Fighter: despite the critical flop, the director stands by the film's completely unhinged tone

Video Games

Phantom Blade Zero: PS5 physical editions confirmed alongside a commanding launch trailer!

Video Games

It's the end for BioWare! EA cancels Mass Effect 5 and shuts down the legendary studio

Video Games

Hideo Kojima still hasn't got over people calling Death Stranding a walking simulator (even though it is one)

Video Games

Cyberpunk 2077: a new free update, packed with content including Edgerunners 2

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Crimson Desert: the next DLC adds marriages, romances and boats!

Video Games

EA Sports Fight Night: the boxing game FINALLY makes its big comeback after 15 years!

Video Games

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves: Mai Shiranui and Terry Bogard dig out their classic outfits!

Tech

iPhone Duo: why Apple's foldable launch has already turned sour

Video Games

Saros: a free update to revive the game after its commercial flop, everything you need to know

Video Games

Samson: the GTA-like from the Just Cause veterans couldn't save its studio from bankruptcy

Movies

Baywatch: first trailer for the 2027 reboot, nearly 10 years after The Rock's movie

Video Games

Level Up KL 2026: Malaysia wants a seat at gaming's top table — and it's putting its money where its mouth is

Video Games

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4: the best-rated Cod in over 15 years, players have delivered their verdict

Video Games

Stuntman Hollywood: KITT from Knight Rider is in the game, here's some nostalgic gameplay

Movies

The Batman: Ben Affleck had planned an ultra-dark film with Deathstroke as the villain, inspired by the Batman Arkham games — and the script has leaked

Video Games

Control Resonant outperforms Alan Wake 2 and becomes Remedy's biggest hit — here are the sales figures

Video Games

The Game Awards 2026: GTA 6 is eligible for Game of the Year, it's official