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ANOMALITH Horror Demo Becomes Unexpected Hit Outside Japan
The demo was released last week and will be available until August 7. Japanese publisher FuRyu announced that the limited-time Steam demo for the action game ANOMALITH has drawn unexpectedly high interest from western audiences. The response was strong enough for the developers to reach out directly to players and ask what specifically interested them...
Saudi Arabia Officially Acquires Publisher of ‘Madden’ and ‘Apex Legends’
Electronic Arts has officially transitioned into a privately held enterprise. The gaming titan behind the Madden NFL franchise has been acquired through a monumental $55 billion all-cash consortium buyout orchestrated by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. EA formally confirmed the finalization of the agreement...
A Teenage Steam Developer’s Rapid Meme Game Success Almost Made Him a Millionaire
Eighteen-year-old developer Michael Major certainly didn’t anticipate his tongue-in-cheek project going viral on Steam. Having published a similar concept just days prior that failed to capture any attention, Major was utterly astonished when he checked the analytics for his latest PC release and witnessed staggering figures. As initially highlighted by New Hampshire’s WMUR TV, Major’s...
Marvel’s Wolverine Developers Tease Microtransactions in Upcoming Game
The mention likely refers to additional outfits for Logan. According to its official ESRB rating, Marvel’s Wolverine will be a strictly single-player adventure without any multiplayer modes, but the description contains a detail that has raised questions among players. The ESRB rating repeatedly mentions “In-Game Purchases.” This label is typically used for projects that offer...
Keke Palmer to Host Celebrity Spinoff of ‘The Voice’ Featuring Coach Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas performs at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival – Weekend 1 – Day 1 on April 10, 2026 in Indio, California. Christopher Polk/Billboard NBC is elevating its flagship singing competition to stellar new heights next year. The network formally announced on Tuesday, August 4, that production is officially underway for The...
Roguelike Strategy Game 9 Kings to Release on Smartphones in Late 2026
Publisher Playdigious is bringing the strategy game Sad Socket, which holds 91 percent positive reviews on Steam, to mobile devices. Playdigious has released a trailer for the mobile version of the strategy game 9 Kings from studio Sad Socket and announced that the game will launch on Android and iOS in the fourth quarter of...
Second Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway Film to Release on Netflix on August 31
The sequel arrives on home screens seven months after its theatrical premiere in Japan. Netflix released the official trailer for the anime film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe and announced its digital premiere date. The second installment in the planned trilogy will become available on the streaming service on August 31,...
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Is Responsible for ‘Danganronpa 2×2’s Delay, but Not for the Reason You Think
As the gaming landscape clears its schedule ahead of the monumental November debut of Grand Theft Auto 6, studios across the industry are desperately stepping out of the way. The wave of release date shuffles continues to swell, with Danganronpa 2×2 joining the ranks of titles intentionally steering clear of Rockstar’s upcoming blockbuster. Speaking with...
Bunnie Xo Vows to ‘Never’ Marry Again Following Jelly Roll Split, Recalling ‘Betrayal Trauma’ from Affair
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. Christopher Polk/Penske Media Following her recent separation from Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo has opened up candidly about her perspective on matrimony, trust, and betrayal during a fresh...
Andrew Garfield Open to Reprising Spider-Man Role for Unusual Idea
Andrew Garfield remains open to returning as Spider-Man if a new project offers audiences a completely unexpected version of the superhero story. The actor discussed the possibility during an appearance on The Playlist podcast The Discourse, stating that the new project should present viewers with a version of the hero that has not yet been...
David Production Releases Teaser for Firefly Marriage Anime
The new drama from the creators of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure premieres on October 9. The creators of the anime Firefly Wedding (Hotaru no Yomeiri) revealed a new teaser and announced an exact release date, confirming that the adaptation of Oreco Tachibana’s manga of the same name will begin airing on October 9. The story is...
A New Electronic Festival Is Debuting in San Diego This Winter With Zeds Dead, Ninajirachi, Sara Landry & More
San Diego Welcomes New Winter Electronic Festival: Temper Debuts at Petco Park LED Presents production at Petco Park. Photo courtesy of LED Presents. San Diego’s winter events calendar is heating up with the announcement of Temper, a brand-new electronic music festival set to make its debut this December. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 30, Temper will...
Gears of War E-Day Beta Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games coming to the Xbox Game Pass library in the near future, alongside other titles that will also become available to subscribers. Microsoft has revealed the list of games heading to Xbox Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day (Xbox Series X|S, PC) — August 6 (Game Pass Ultimate, PC...
Electronic Arts Acquired by Trio of Investor Groups and Taken Private
Following initial announcements last September regarding its pivotal buyout by a consortium of investment firms, Electronic Arts has officially transitioned from a publicly traded corporation into a privately held enterprise. According to company leadership, this milestone is designed to fuel creative freedom and drive long-term innovation across the interactive entertainment landscape. In an official corporate...
Role Model Reflects on ‘Sally’ Success, Therapy, and How Girlfriend Dakota Johnson Ended Up on His Album
Role Model Opens Up About Vulnerability, Therapy, and His New Album Role Model at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/WWD As he gears up for the release of his latest musical chapter, singer-songwriter Role Model is peeling back the layers on his...
Red Dead Online Bonuses: Telegram Missions, Frontiersman Outfit Items, and More
Fresh bonuses, lucrative payouts, and exciting discounts in Red Dead Online remain active through August 31. Table of Contents High-Yield Activities Exclusive Rewards & Apparel Special Discounts High-Yield Activities Boost your earnings and level up faster by taking part in these boosted events and missions: Collector Set Sales — Earn 3× RDO$, XP, and Role...
ANOMALITH Horror Demo Becomes Unexpected Hit Outside Japan
The demo was released last week and will be available until August 7. Japanese publisher FuRyu announced that the limited-time Steam demo for the action game ANOMALITH has drawn unexpectedly high interest from western audiences. The response was strong enough for the developers to reach out directly to players and ask what specifically interested them...
Saudi Arabia Officially Acquires Publisher of ‘Madden’ and ‘Apex Legends’
Electronic Arts has officially transitioned into a privately held enterprise. The gaming titan behind the Madden NFL franchise has been acquired through a monumental $55 billion all-cash consortium buyout orchestrated by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. EA formally confirmed the finalization of the agreement...
A Teenage Steam Developer’s Rapid Meme Game Success Almost Made Him a Millionaire
Eighteen-year-old developer Michael Major certainly didn’t anticipate his tongue-in-cheek project going viral on Steam. Having published a similar concept just days prior that failed to capture any attention, Major was utterly astonished when he checked the analytics for his latest PC release and witnessed staggering figures. As initially highlighted by New Hampshire’s WMUR TV, Major’s...
Marvel’s Wolverine Developers Tease Microtransactions in Upcoming Game
The mention likely refers to additional outfits for Logan. According to its official ESRB rating, Marvel’s Wolverine will be a strictly single-player adventure without any multiplayer modes, but the description contains a detail that has raised questions among players. The ESRB rating repeatedly mentions “In-Game Purchases.” This label is typically used for projects that offer...
Keke Palmer to Host Celebrity Spinoff of ‘The Voice’ Featuring Coach Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas performs at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival – Weekend 1 – Day 1 on April 10, 2026 in Indio, California. Christopher Polk/Billboard NBC is elevating its flagship singing competition to stellar new heights next year. The network formally announced on Tuesday, August 4, that production is officially underway for The...
Roguelike Strategy Game 9 Kings to Release on Smartphones in Late 2026
Publisher Playdigious is bringing the strategy game Sad Socket, which holds 91 percent positive reviews on Steam, to mobile devices. Playdigious has released a trailer for the mobile version of the strategy game 9 Kings from studio Sad Socket and announced that the game will launch on Android and iOS in the fourth quarter of...
Second Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway Film to Release on Netflix on August 31
The sequel arrives on home screens seven months after its theatrical premiere in Japan. Netflix released the official trailer for the anime film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe and announced its digital premiere date. The second installment in the planned trilogy will become available on the streaming service on August 31,...
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Is Responsible for ‘Danganronpa 2×2’s Delay, but Not for the Reason You Think
As the gaming landscape clears its schedule ahead of the monumental November debut of Grand Theft Auto 6, studios across the industry are desperately stepping out of the way. The wave of release date shuffles continues to swell, with Danganronpa 2×2 joining the ranks of titles intentionally steering clear of Rockstar’s upcoming blockbuster. Speaking with...
Bunnie Xo Vows to ‘Never’ Marry Again Following Jelly Roll Split, Recalling ‘Betrayal Trauma’ from Affair
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. Christopher Polk/Penske Media Following her recent separation from Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo has opened up candidly about her perspective on matrimony, trust, and betrayal during a fresh...