Lumines Arise Outlines Burst, Journey Mode, Challenge Missions, and More in New Deep Dive

A recent video showcases new gameplay features, including ‘Burst.’ This mechanic temporarily stops pieces from disappearing after you clear lines, letting you build a higher score. It’s different from the Zone in *Tetris Effect* because, in addition to freezing the board, Burst also lifts nearby blocks of the opposite color into the air before they fall back down.

Brand-New Battlestar Galactica Game Gets Exciting New Gameplay Footage & Details

The new game, *Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes*, was revealed at Gamescom in August. Indie developer Alt Shift and publisher Dometu shared some initial details then. This game is different from previous *Battlestar Galactica* titles, offering a unique “roguelite” experience where players make important story choices. Now, a brand-new gameplay trailer gives us a closer look at what to expect.

2001: A Space Odyssey Predicted the Horrors of AI 65 Years Ago

Released in 2001, the film wasn’t just about space travel; it boldly explored the complicated connection between people and the technology they create. The film’s AI character, HAL 9000, became the model for all future stories about AI gone wrong, but its message was more nuanced than a simple ‘robots taking over’ scenario. Looking back, it’s remarkable how the film predicted the ethical, emotional, and philosophical challenges we face with AI today, decades before AI became commonplace.

ID@Xbox Showcase set for October 28

The 50-minute show will include fresh trailers, previews, and gameplay footage from a variety of independent game creators and publishers, such as Raw Fury, Serenity Forge, Skybound Games, and Thunder Lotus Games, among others.