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Greg Brown of Cake performing at the Bottle Rock Napa Valley Festival in 2013. Miikka Skaffari/FilmMagic Greg Brown, the foundational guitarist for the alternative rock band Cake and the creative force behind their breakout anthem “The Distance,” has passed away. The band confirmed the news of Brown’s death in a poignant social media tribute shared...
The developers have implemented comprehensive refinements across various facets of the RPG. The team behind the pirate-themed RPG Caribbean Legend has deployed Update 1.7, a major milestone aimed at significantly elevating the gameplay experience. The save system has been completely overhauled, introducing frequent autosaves and an unrestricted number of slots for both quick and automatic...
Dedicated servers are slated for a gradual phase-out. The development team behind Payday 3 recently evaluated the outcomes of a trial for a revamped networking architecture. Shifting away from reliance on dedicated servers, they introduced a peer-to-peer (P2P) framework, allowing players to connect directly with one another. Starbreeze Studios shared feedback gathered from the player...
The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as a new teaser has officially confirmed that Kafka and Blade from the hit RPG Honkai: Star Rail are heading to the island of Fortnite. This unprecedented crossover brings together two of the most popular characters from the HoYoverse universe and the global phenomenon created by Epic Games....
Tragic Fatality and Multiple Hospitalizations Reported at Dreamstate Music Festival in Australia A somber atmosphere has descended upon the electronic dance music community following a fatal incident at the Dreamstate festival in Sydney. New South Wales Police confirmed that one man has died and six others were rushed to medical facilities after suffering severe “medical...
Dovetail Games has officially unveiled a standalone adventure, Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor. The Train Sim World franchise is well-known for its vast catalog of premium expansions. Following the release of Thomas & Friends DLC for previous titles, Dovetail Games is now taking the next step by developing a dedicated, full-scale game centered on...
The virtual trucking community has received a major update as the official Volvo 9700 Double Decker Coach has officially arrived in Euro Truck Simulator 2 providing fans with a new and highly detailed way to experience the world of passenger transport. This new addition focuses on high quality modeling and realistic physics providing players with...
Photography by Steffan Hill/HBO A few episodes into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms—specifically during a poignant moment in “Hard Salt Beef” where Dunk seeks Baelor’s endorsement for the tourney—I found myself crossing a digital threshold I had previously avoided: I consulted a Game of Thrones wiki. To provide some perspective, my relationship with George...
Developers are hailing Skate Style as a “next-generation” skateboarding simulator where players take full control of trick creation. Initial impressions suggest the studio is well on its way to meeting these lofty expectations. Zellah Games has unveiled Skate Style, an ambitious project aiming to redefine the genre as a “next-gen” experience. The cornerstone of the...
Image: Disney It is genuinely perplexing that Disney has yet to capitalize on the runaway success of its 2022 live-action/animation hybrid, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. The film wasn’t just a nostalgic trip; it was a streaming juggernaut upon its release, earning critical acclaim and an Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie. Despite these accolades, a...
