Sophie Laurent

World of Warcraft Film Announced: Ibelin

Experience the inspiring story of Ibelin (Mats Steenis), a brave gamer battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy, brought to life on the big screen by Vendôme Pictures and Pathé, starring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette, Isabela Merced, Maisy Stella, and Anthony Hopkins. Directed by Morten Tyldum from a script penned by Ilaria Bernardini and Hossein Amini, this film portrays the life of a cherished gamer whose humor, kindness, and courage shine even in the face of a debilitating illness.

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Electronic Arts Dominates in Europe with Battlefield and FC

This week, Electronic Arts continues its reign in the sales charts, with Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC 26 leading the way, while Dragon Quest I & II 2D-HD Remake is the sole new entry. Notable mentions include a rise in Hogwarts Legacy and Red Dead Redemption 2, and a drop for Ghost of Yotei. Pokémon Legends: Z-A sees a decline due to the omission of digital sales data, placing it third based on physical sales only.

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GTA 5 Surpasses 220 Million Copies Sold

Here’s a look at the enduring success and continued growth of Take-Two Interactive’s Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises, with GTA V selling over 220 million copies and RDR2 reaching over 79 million, demonstrating their dominance in the gaming market.

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