New STEEL BALL RUN opening!
“SPIN” by Kroi is the official OP theme for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN. The creditless opening premieres Sept. 24, ahead of the 2nd STAGE on Sept. 25.
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@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialNew STEEL BALL RUN opening!
“SPIN” by Kroi is the official OP theme for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN. The creditless opening premieres Sept. 24, ahead of the 2nd STAGE on Sept. 25.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialYomi Hirasaka, author of Haganai, has retired from the light-novel industry.
He says he achieved financial independence and decided to retire. His final series, A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics, concluded with Volume 10 in July after he finished his major projects.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialThe first trailer for RAY GUNN is here!
Brad Bird’s animated sci-fi noir follows private detective Raymond Gunn as he investigates a case involving aliens, murder and a megastar in futuristic Metropia.
In theaters Dec. 4, Netflix Dec. 18.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialPS5 games could run natively on Windows without emulation!
AnyPS5 aims to convert PS5 executables for native Windows/Linux execution. It has already reached the render loop and displayed its first frame. A full game launch is still the goal.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialMicron is reportedly ending production of its 2GB GDDR7 chips used in some RTX 50 GPUs.
It’s shifting toward 3GB GDDR7, which can enable higher VRAM capacities using the same number of chips. This does NOT mean RTX 50 is being discontinued.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialMicrosoft patents a system that could show ads after boss fights, quests, cutscenes and multiplayer rounds.
Watching an ad would grant a “credit” for more ad-free playtime. It’s only a patent for now, not an announced Xbox feature.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialSonic was once on the verge of cancellation.
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka says SEGA executives told him to cancel the franchise, but he fought to keep it alive. He credits the 2020 Sonic movie as the turning point that changed its course.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialGODZILLA MINUS ZERO is officially rated R!
It’s rated R for “some violent content/bloody images,” making it the first Godzilla film ever to receive an R rating. It hits theaters November 6, 2026.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialPS5 emulation is moving fast!
EmK530 now runs Astro’s Playroom near 60 FPS in some areas, with saves and motion controls working. Devs say recent PlayStation decisions that hurt users motivated them to push development.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialXbox’s new “Mythic Achievement” has reportedly been spotted in the Xbox PC App.
It includes “Completed” and “Incomplete” Mythic Achievement filters, plus a new icon and unlock sound. It’s expected to reward 100% game completion.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialBlender Studio is developing OVERGROWN.
A feature film set in a post-human robo-apocalyptic world, following a raccoon father and hedgehog daughter. The project will also create open-source filmmaking tools and production knowledge.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialIGN reveals GTA 6’s impressive NPC tech
Rockstar developed a system that retargets animations on the fly, adapting movements to each character’s height and body shape. The game launches Nov. 19, 2026.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialCyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrives October 20
The 10-episode standalone anime brings a new cast and story to Night City, with CD PROJEKT RED and Studio TRIGGER returning. Netflix premieres it October 20, 2026.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialZach Cregger calls The Flood his “most disturbing” film yet
The sci-fi movie will have “a lot of horror,” with Cregger comparing its strange approach to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Filming is planned for next summer.
Via ScreenRant
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialSteam Remote Play gets Pyrowave
Valve is testing Pyrowave, an experimental codec using up to 500 Mbit/s to reduce streaming latency. It supports HDR and YUV 4:4:4, but needs far more bandwidth than normal codecs, targeting fast local networks.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialResident Evil Code: Veronica could slip to Fall 2027
Dusk Golem says 3 sources point to a possible Fall 2027 release, citing late changes to the remake. Capcom only confirmed 2027, so this is not an official delay.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialParamount could lose Miramax
The WBD merger settlement requires 30 theatrical films yearly for 2 years, then 32 for 3 more. Missing the quota triggers a $30M-per-film penalty and could force Paramount to divest Miramax, home to Scream, Scary Movie and Spy Kids.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialPS5X gets a PS5-style UI on Xbox Series X
Devran Cosmo Uenal updated the interface of his experimental PS5 emulator for Xbox Series X, giving it a PlayStation-like look. PS5X already runs several PS5 games in Developer Mode. 👀🎮
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialThe idol group says Koko claimed “academic reasons” for missing activities, but attended a men's idol concert that day. She also applied to other agencies while still affiliated with Cheriecla and gave inaccurate affiliation details.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialSuper Psychic Policeman Chojo gets a new trailer
The psychic police comedy follows senior officer Meguru Chojo and rookie judo expert Nao Ippongi as they fight crime in Tokyo. Arvo Animation’s anime premieres October 6, 2026.