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Tokyo-based studio Shapefarm will release its cooperative puzzle game Orbitals for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. Nintendo showcased the cooperative project Orbitals in a new episode of Creator’s Voice, which details the game’s creation. Tokyo-based studio Shapefarm is developing Orbitals. The team includes Jakob Lundgren, who previously worked at Hazelight Studios on A...
Jimmy Webb. Photo: Kitty Williams / Shore Fire Media When a composer possesses a catalog as vast, influential, and enduring as Jimmy Webb’s, a lifetime of creativity inevitably leaves behind a treasure trove of overlooked masterworks tucked away in the archives. Marking his milestone 80th birthday on August 15, the revered tunesmith—the third-youngest inductee in...
Hello everyone, it’s wonderful to connect with you all again. I truly hope you’ve had a fantastic week. First off, I need to share a bit of bittersweet news. The upcoming August patch has been pushed back slightly and is now scheduled for an early September release. I sincerely apologize for the delay and any...
Cardi B Set to Headline BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 in Historic Caribbean Stadium Debut Cardi B commands the stage during a major live performance. (Photo: Christopher Polk) A decade after proudly highlighting her West Indian roots, Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B is geared up to deliver an electrifying showcase in Jamaica. The rap powerhouse will officially...
The free-to-play game Aniimo, which is called a potential competitor to Pokémon, will launch on September 16, 2026. Aniimo is a free-to-play game with a focus on story and co-op that will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and smartphones. Sony is actively promoting the project and offering pre-orders for Aniimo on the...
Peking Duk Unleashes ‘Paradise’: How the Australian Duo Crafted Their Long-Awaited Debut Album Electronic music luminaries Peking Duk (Credit: Supplied) For more than ten years, Peking Duk—the high-octane Australian tandem of Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles—has dominated festival stages and club circuits with an unrelenting stream of dance anthems. Now, the duo has finally lifted...
Just hours ahead of its official reveal, vigilant fans spotted ESRB age ratings suggesting upgraded current-gen ports for the acclaimed first-game remake. As it turned out, that leak was merely the tip of the iceberg. Publisher 2K officially unveiled Mafia: The Omertà Collection, a comprehensive anthology uniting all four core chapters of the celebrated crime...
According to analyst Rhys Elliott, the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake sold 1.2 million copies and generated about $67 million in revenue during its first month. The remake of the first installment in the Halo space saga, Halo: Campaign Evolved, sold 1.2 million copies in the month following its release, based on estimates from analyst Rhys...
Essential New Releases: Phoebe Bridgers, KATSEYE, Ayra Starr, and More Your definitive rundown of the week’s most compelling musical arrivals—spotlighting standout albums, transformative EPs, and essential singles poised to dominate soundscapes this weekend and beyond. Phoebe Bridgers | Photo: Frank Ockenfels Following last week’s dynamic slate featuring heavyweights like Karol G, FLO, and Stray Kids,...
The hybrid live-action/animated feature “Coyote vs. Acme,” set within the iconic Looney Tunes universe, has received glowing reviews from Western film critics. The film currently boasts an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid score of 75 out of 100 on Metacritic. Reviewers have lauded the movie as a “hilarious delight,” a “charming...
