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As Xbox approaches its 25th anniversary in 2026, its dedicated indie initiative, ID@Xbox, prepares to mark 13 years of operation. For over half of the brand’s existence, independent creators have been woven into the very fabric of the platform. However, the future of this relationship feels increasingly uncertain amidst a significant leadership transition. As the...
The latest survival-horror sensation, Resident Evil Requiem, is currently dominating the charts, shattering sales milestones while earning universal acclaim from critics. Amidst this success, a legendary figure from the franchise’s past has a specific request for the developers. Following the March 10 reveal of upcoming DLC, Hideki Kamiya—the visionary director behind the original 1998 Resident...
Microsoft’s next-generation hardware leap, internally designated as “Project Helix,” is slated to reach the hands of developers by 2027. During a presentation at the GDC Festival of Gaming, the company confirmed that alpha-stage development kits will be distributed to creators within that timeframe. This roadmap raises questions regarding Microsoft’s rumored ambition to launch the successor...
Katy Perry attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. | Photo: Chad Salvador/WWD Katy Perry continues to demonstrate a profound commitment to her global fanbase. The pop icon recently made headlines for her compassionate outreach after a dedicated “KatyCat” shared a vulnerable message...
Electronic Arts hasn’t always enjoyed the best reputation among the gaming community. Recently, Peter Moore sat down with The Game Business to reflect on his tenure as a high-ranking executive at Electronic Arts. During his years heading the sports division, the company faced significant public backlash. In both 2012 and 2013, EA was infamously voted...
Image: Mike Schmidt/Critical Role Earlier this week, Critical Role announced that the cast’s traditional “long rest” schedule would undergo a significant transformation for Campaign 4. Historically, the production took the final Thursday of every month off to recharge, occasionally filling the slot with sponsored one-shots or talk shows. However, that rigid structure is officially a...
Many fans were clearly eager to see the iconic heroine in the franchise’s latest installment. Following the recent launch of Resident Evil Requiem, players were disappointed to find Ada Wong missing from the cast. However, a “consolation prize” has already surfaced. Modder Lordcobra12 took it upon himself to introduce Ada Wong’s modern outfit—specifically the version...
HEESEUNG delivers a powerful performance during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. (Gilbert Flores/Variety) The ENHYPEN community is currently grappling with the shocking revelation that HEESEUNG has officially departed from the group. Since the news broke, fans have been vocal in their search for the specific motivations behind his exit....
Honkai: Star Rail players officially have a new reason to save their Stellar Jades. The developers of Honkai: Star Rail are ramping up the hype for the upcoming Version 4.2 by unveiling the latest additions to the roster. HoYoverse has released the debut teaser for Evanessa, a new 5-star character who wields Physical damage and...
Developers have successfully resolved several underlying technical glitches. Blizzard has revisited Diablo II: Resurrected to deploy a minor hotfix specifically designed to tackle a handful of technical bugs. A notable fix addresses a bug where Colossal Jewels failed to drop after defeating the Uber Ancients in offline mode. This issue typically occurred if a player...
