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Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay

Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay

From highlighted ledges to characters telling you what to do, blockbuster games are increasingly taking the challenge out of playing – and players are pushing back • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Marvel’s Wolverine, the latest action game from Sony’s stable of expensive blockbuster-factory studios, has had an unfortunate launch. Reviews were decent , if not stellar, but a series of viral video clips from reviewers and streamers have made it the scapegoat for a patronising flavour of game design that gamers have hated for decades. This clip , from Skill Up’s review, shows the player entering a beautiful wintry landscape before being overwhelmed by visual cues telling them what they’re supposed to be doing there. Sonar pulses point you in the direction of objectives. Targets – which, it bears emphasising, are shaped like targets – get an extra reflective visual effect so you know you’re supposed to pay attention to them. A trail shows you not just where to go, but where the level’s sole hidden collectible is. It is hand-holding to the point of parody. Indeed, it reminded me of the sniggersome Mario in Unreal Engine satirical videos that makes the social media rounds every few months (“A mushroom? I should take a look at this”). Skill Up’s clip has been followed by hundreds of others, gleefully ripping into Wolverine with ironic savagery. In one much-copied clip, a streamer simply lays down his controller during a motorbike chase sequence and watches as Wolverine speeds on regardless, bouncing off the scenery as the game plays itself. Continue reading...

Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Roshan Sethi’s ‘The Surgeon’ Acquired by Sony Pictures for North America and Beyond

Roshan Sethi’s ‘The Surgeon’ Acquired by Sony Pictures for North America and Beyond

Sony Pictures has acquired North American rights to Toronto breakout “The Surgeon,” in what the studio characterized as a “highly competitive situation.” Sony also acquired rights in Latin America, Italy, China and Hong Kong to the film from Roshan Sethi, the director of “A Nice Indian Boy” and “The Resident,” who is also a practicing […]

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Sep 22, 2026 · byVariety
‘Resident Evil’ Reboots at No. 1 as ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Bounds to No. 3 at U.K., Ireland Box Office

‘Resident Evil’ Reboots at No. 1 as ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Bounds to No. 3 at U.K., Ireland Box Office

Sony’s franchise reboot “Resident Evil” stormed to the summit of the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting in first place with £4.2 million ($5.6 million) across its opening frame. Warner Bros.’ “Practical Magic 2” moved to second place in its sophomore weekend, generating $2.03 million to bring its running total to $7.5 million. Studiocanal claimed […]

Sep 22, 2026 · byVariety
Hideo Kojima doesn't know if Physint will be released on PS5, and he hasn't decided if it's going to use Sony's Decima game engine

Hideo Kojima doesn't know if Physint will be released on PS5, and he hasn't decided if it's going to use Sony's Decima game engine

Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has spoken about a number of topics concerning Sony's sudden shocking decision to back away from publishing his tactical espionage project, Physint . It was a decision made in June, and though Kojima was able to convince Xbox to pick up the Metal Gear successor and continue funding and publishing it, the transition raised a lot of questions. Read more

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Sep 21, 2026 · byEurogamer
Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo

Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo

Vivo's new X500 flagship phones have arrived in China, and as usual the company's focus is firmly on photography. The X500 Pro Max - a new tier in its lineup - is the first phone to use new sensors and silicon from Sony and MediaTek that enable impressive dynamic range and slow-motion video recording. The […]

Sep 21, 2026 · byThe Verge