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4A Games is set to pull back the curtain on the next installment of their acclaimed Metro series this Thursday during a dedicated Xbox showcase. As confirmed by publisher Deep Silver on Monday, Metro 2039 marks the franchise’s first major entry since 2019’s Metro Exodus. The developer and publisher will host a world-premiere reveal on...

Battlefield 6 receives its latest major update, version 1.2.3.0, on April 14. This patch introduces a wealth of fresh content, most notably the “Operation Augur” limited-time mode, the versatile LTV transport vehicle, the lethal Ripper 14” melee blade, and a dedicated Battle Pass Bonus Path. Deployment Schedule: 09:00 UTC: Update 1.2.3.0 becomes available for download...

Operation Augur drops you into a high-stakes, sector-by-sector conflict where you must pledge allegiance to either the NATO Battalion or the steadfast defenders of Pax Armata. The core objective is simple yet grueling: NATO forces must systematically seize control points held by the defending Pax Armata to secure dominance over the battlefield. Stage One: Contaminated...

Image: NEON Rarely do filmmakers find the opportunity to craft novelizations of their own work. The mediums of directing and prose are distinct disciplines, and few artists bridge the gap successfully. However, Exit 8 writer-director Genki Kawamura defies this convention; he is both an internationally acclaimed author and a visionary producer behind hits like Your...

Image: Paramount This week, one of the most polarizing entries in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise enjoys a resurgence with the release of IDW Publishing’s The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Authored by superfan Colin Stein, this 300-page volume documents the evolution of the series that aired from 2018 to...

4A Games, in collaboration with Deep Silver and Xbox, has officially pulled back the curtain on Metro 2039, the highly anticipated fourth installment in the celebrated Metro franchise. While specific gameplay details remain under wraps, fans won’t have to wait long for a deeper look: a full reveal event is locked in for Thursday, April...

Image: Netflix Although the curtains officially closed on Stranger Things this past New Year’s Eve, the Duffer Brothers have been meticulously planning the franchise’s expansion for years. If you’re itching to venture back into the eerie streets of Hawkins, circle April 23 on your calendar. That’s when Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85, an ambitious animated...

Graphic: Polygon | Source image: Chris Long/Unsplash; Warner Bros. Pictures When Warner Bros. Discovery signaled its intent to put the company on the auction block, the reaction across Hollywood was one of immediate alarm. To borrow the cynical sentiment from Alien vs. Predator: “Whoever wins, we lose.” The anxiety isn’t rooted merely in which corporate...

Image: Toei Animation Despite his status as an enduring fan favorite, Piccolo has long been relegated to the sidelines of the Dragon Ball franchise, consistently overshadowed by the Saiyan protagonists. While he was pivotal during the early Dragon Ball Z conflicts—standing firm against Saiyan invaders and battling Frieza on Namek—he gradually transitioned into a secondary,...

Earlier this month, a crew of astronauts completed a lunar orbit, marking the first human-crewed expedition beyond Earth’s influence since 1972. While they didn’t touch down on the surface, the mere spectacle of pushing past our atmosphere into the void is inherently mesmerizing. In a world often overshadowed by conflict, there is something profoundly inspiring...